Music
Theory
Course
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What's Inside
A structured journey through music theory, composition, harmony, arranging and ear training.
Introduction to Music Notes & Whole/Half Steps
Understanding the Major Scale
Scale Degrees & Their Functions
Tension & Resolution
Melody Contour
Chromatic vs. Diatonic Scales
Major, Natural Minor & Harmonic Minor Scales
Melodic Minor, Pentatonic & Blues Scales
Whole Tone, Diminished & Other Scales
Understanding Musical Modes
Closely Related Keys
Scale Psychology
Understanding the Musical Staffs
Key Signatures in Depth
Accidentals, Rests, Dotted Notes, Ties & Slurs
Chord Construction & Triads and Their Psychology
Diminished, Augmented & Seventh Chords and All Other Types of Chords
Diatonic Chord Progressions
Functional Harmonies
Functional Harmony on the Musical Staff
Cadences
Voice Leading
Chord Inversions
Non-Chord Tones
Circle of Fifths
Secondary Dominants
Borrowed Chords & Extended Chords
Reharmonization
Introduction to Counterpoint
Parallel, Similar, Contrary & Oblique Motion
Consonance & Dissonance
Species Counterpoint
Introduction to Arranging & Ear Training
Music & The Brain
The Science
Enhances Cognitive
Function
Learning to play an instrument can improve memory, attention, language skills, and other cognitive functions.
Improves Creativity
And Self Confidence
Learning and performing music provides an outlet to express oneself and build self-esteem.
Reduces Stress And
Anxiety
Music helps to reduce stress and anxiety by lowering cortisol levels and promoting relaxation.