Music Theory
Music theory is the study of elements that make up music such as intervals, keys, scales, harmony, and rhythm. Learning music theory allows you to not only enjoy and appreciate music, but also to gain deeper insight into how music is constructed. By learning theory, you can analyze music logically, compose creatively, and express music emotionally. For those who wish to understand the hidden structure and principles behind music rather than simply listening, music theory is an essential guide.
This guide focuses mainly on harmony theory used in contemporary music and jazz. Therefore, some terms and concepts may differ from traditional classical theory. Rather than strict classical rules, the goal is to understand real-world sounds and modern expressions.
Topics to Learn
Learn the concepts of note names, accidentals, and octaves, and how to interpret and use them.
Explore note names such as C, D, E, and accidentals like ♯, ♭, ♮, as well as octaves.
Understand the concept and types of intervals and learn how to identify them.
Learn about intervals like major thirds and perfect fifths in detail.
Learn the concept of chords and study triads, the basic building blocks of chords.
Build a foundation by studying major and minor triads.
Learn about 7th chords, an extended form of triads.
Explore basic 7th chords such as major 7th and dominant 7th chords.
Understand what scales are and learn about the basic major and minor scales.
Learn in depth about major and minor scales and their characteristics.