About this course
Music theory Foundations is designed for any person interested in learning the basics of reading western sheet music. It is specifically tailored to students preparing for Music Theory 1 in a college or university setting, but it is perfect for anyone simply looking to learn, or improve their understanding of, basic music theory.
What are the lessons like?
Lessons are presented in short, information-dense modules that are easy to manage and understand. The 26 complete lessons each have an accompanying quiz. There are 19 downloadable worksheets and answer-keys as well. The lessons are structured to build on each other making the flow seamless and easy to understand.
Who teaches the course?
Max Keller is currently a faculty member in the areas of theory and composition at the Mahidol University College of Music. After surveying multiple courses online to help prepare his students for music theory at the College of Music he designed, produced, and narrated Music Theory Fundamentals.
Who should take this course?
- Any beginning students should take this course without reservation
- High School or Middle School students who are wanting to be ready for the next level
- Anyone who wishes they could read music
- A person who feels they do not have a strong foundation in music theory
- College or university students taking the first year of music theory
- People who want to take one of the best online tutorial courses for beginning music theory there is
What are the requirements?
- An internet connection
- A browser with Flash
- A PDF reader
- A desire to learn to read music notation
- No prior knowledge is needed
What am I going to get from this course?
- Over 29 lectures and 1.5 hours of content!
- Read music notation
- Understand how to read meters and meter types
- Label melodic and harmonic intervals
- Determine the quality of triads
- Read key signatures
- Know multiple scales
- Start the basics of Figured Bass andRoman Numeral Analysis
What is the target audience?
- This course is designed to help students prepare for music theory at the college level. It does not require any musical knowledge so it is also perfect for anyone who simply wants to learn how to read sheet music. This course would most likely be a review to anyone who has already passed the first year of college music theory.
