Introduction to Music Theory by Catherine Schmidt-Jones - HTML preview

 Introduction to Music Theory

 This course introduces the basic concepts and terms needed to discuss melody and harmony. It is intended for teens or adults with no background in music theory but some familiarity with reading common notation and playing an instrument (or singing). Concepts covered include interval, major and minor keys and scales, triads and chords.

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