What you'll learn

Easily identify and name different notes and intervals.

Form major and minor scales starting on any note.

Build, identify, and name different types of chords.

Analyze a chord progression and determine the key of any song.

Requirements

No music experience required! This class will teach you everything you need to get started in the world of music!

Description

Welcome! Whether you're a beginner to music, or you already have some experience, this class will cover everything you need to know. The music theory you learn in this class can be applied to any of your favorite songs, or even to your own original music!No matter what you aspire to do within the field of music, you will benefit greatly from learning these fundamental concepts. You will then be able to apply the skills you've learned to songwriting, producing, performing, arranging, etc.This class has been structured to ensure that musicians of all experience levels will be on the same page; starting with the most basic concepts in music, and then using those concepts to expand into more complex topics.By the end of this class, you will be able to:Identify and properly name all musical notesBuild major and minor scales starting on any noteIdentify and properly name the intervals between notesForm any major, minor, or diminished chordDetermine the diatonic chords within a scaleCreate a simple chord progression, or analyze one from a songDetermine the key of a piece of musicThere is no prerequisite to take this class. Nor are there any materials or resources you will need! Everything you need will be provided!

Overview

Section 1: Welcome!

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Introduction to Notes

Lecture 2 Pitches and Notes

Lecture 3 Accidentals, Semitones, and Tones

Section 3: Intervals and Scales

Lecture 4 Major Scales

Lecture 5 Intervals in a Major Scale

Lecture 6 Minor Scales

Lecture 7 Intervals in a Minor Scale

Lecture 8 Other Intervals

Section 4: Forming and Using Chords

Lecture 9 Chords

Lecture 10 Chords Within Scales

Lecture 11 Chord Progressions

Section 5: Keys and Advanced Scales

Lecture 12 Keys

Lecture 13 Scales Starting on Sharps or Flats

Section 6: Class Project

Lecture 14 Class Project

Beginner musicians interested in songwriting, producing, or performing.,Musicians who play instruments but would like to improve their knowledge of theory.