Fundamentals of Music Theory

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Free Online Course: Fundamentals of Music Theory provided by Coursera is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 6 weeks long, 12 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from Coursera. Fundamentals of Music Theory is taught by Michael Edwards, Zack Moir and Richard Worth.

Overview
  • This course, revised in 2022, will introduce you to the theory of music, providing you 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 pitches and scales, intervals, clefs, rhythm, form, metre and time signatures, phrases and cadences, and basic harmony.

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

Syllabus
    • Pitches, Scales, Modes and Chords
    • Keys, Minor Scales, Intervals and Clefs
    • Rhythm and Form
    • Harmony 1: Functional Harmony
    • Harmony 2: Inversions, Cadences and Sequences
    • Harmonic Analysis Practice and Final Exam

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