This course will introduce students to the theory of music, providing them with the skills needed to read and write Western music notation, as well as to understand, analyse, and listen informedly. It will cover material such as pitEli Appleby-Donaldches and scales, intervals, clefs, rhythm, form, meter, phrases and cadences, and basic harmony.

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This course covers the fundamentals of Western music theory, from the absolute basics to some more advanced concepts and, as such, is the perfect course for beginners and more experienced musicians alike.

Syllabus

WEEK 1: Pitches, Scales, Modes and Chords

WEEK 2: Keys, Minor Scales, Intervals and Clefs

WEEK 3: Rhythm and Form

WEEK 4: Harmony 1: Functional Harmony

WEEK 5: Harmony 2: Inversions, Cadences and Sequences

WEEK 6: Final Exam

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