Music Theory Comprehensive: Part 1 - How To Read Music

A Complete College-Level Music Theory Curriculum. This is Part 1: Reading Music & The Symbols of Music Notation

What you'll learn

Read Music Using Proven Techniques

Understand All the Symbols (Not Only the Notes) of a Music Score

Read, Play, and Count Rhythms Accurately

Chords on the guitar

Augmented triads

Diminished triads

Finding fifths by finding thirds

The thirds inside of a chord

Finding chords by formula

Inversions

Roman numeral analysis

Diatonic chord progressions

Building triads (chords)

Popular song analysis

How to identify key signatures

What it means to be "in key"

Analyzing melodies

Writing melodies with major scales

Solfege

Scale Degrees

The pattern of a Major Scale

Ordered Pitch Class Collections

Chromatic and Diatonic scales

Accidentals

Ties

Time Signatures

Dotted Rhythms

Downbeats and Upbeats

Tempo

Beat and Beat Divisions

Identifying Notes on the Keyboard

Identifying Notes on the Staff

Naming Octaves

Intervals

Clefs

Half-Steps and Whole-Steps

The Black Keys (not the band!)

The White Keys

Pitch Classes

Pitch Names

The elements of the Score

Requirements

I'll be using a piece of software in this course that I would like students to get. Don't worry - it's free! And works on Mac and PC programs. I'll tell you more in the first few videos.

Description

** UDEMY BESTSELLER **This course is "5-Star Certified" by the International Association of Online Music Educators and Institutions (IAOMEI). This course has been independently reviewed by a panel of experts and has received a stellar 5-star rating.100% Answer Rate! Every single question posted to this class is answered within 24 hours by the instructor. Welcome to the COMPLETE Music Theory Fundamentals Guide!This is a class designed for the average person who is ready to dive into music!  Whether you are a beginning musician, an active musician, or an aspiring musician - this class is perfect for you.For years I've been teaching Music Theory in the college classroom. These classes I'm making for Udemy use the same syllabus I've used in my college classes for years, at a fraction of the cost. I believe anyone can learn Music Theory - and cost shouldn't be a barrier.My approach to music theory is to minimize memorization. Most of these concepts you can learn by just understanding why chords behave in certain ways. Once you understand those concepts, you can find any scale, key, or chord that exists. Even invent your own. If you've tried to learn music theory before, or if you are just starting out - this series of courses is the perfect fit.Dr. Allen is a professional musician, top-rated Udemy instructor, and university professor. In 2017 the Star Tribune featured him as a "Mover and a Shaker," and he is recognized by the Grammy Foundation for his music education classes. Throughout this class, If you get stuck, you can review the videos or post a question, and I'll back to it as fast as possible. This class is Part 1: How To Read Music. In it, we will work through all the elements of notated music, and how it all works. In this class, we will cover:My approach to Music TheoryTools you will need to learn Music Theory quickly and efficientlyMusic software: Notation programsThe elements of the ScorePitch NamesPitch ClassesOctavesThe White KeysThe Black Keys (not the band!)Half-Steps and Whole-StepsClefsIntervalsNaming Octaves Identifying Notes on the StaffIdentifying Notes on the KeyboardBeat and Beat DivisionsTempoDownbeats and UpbeatsDotted RhythmsTime SignaturesTiesAccidentalsForm in Music Notation…and much, much more!And of course, once you sign up for Part 1 - Reading Music & The Symbols of Music Notation, you automatically get huge discounts on all the upcoming parts of this class.You will not have another opportunity to learn Music Theory in a more comprehensive way than this. All the tools you need to successfully learn Music Theory is included in this course and the entire course is based on real-life experiences - not just academic theory.Please click the "Take This Course" button so you can launch your music career today.Test Prep: This course is perfect for prep for the Praxis II Test (ETS Praxis Music), The ABRSM Music Theory Exam (up to Grade 8), AP Music Theory Exam, College Placement Exams (Music Theory), and other common secondary and post-secondary placement exams.** I guarantee that this course is the most thorough music theory course available ANYWHERE on the market - or your money back (30-day money-back guarantee) **Closed captions have been added to all lessons in this course.––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––- Praise for Courses by Jason Allen:⇢  "It seems like every little detail is being covered in an extremely simple fashion. The learning process becomes relaxed and allows complex concepts to get absorbed easily. My only regret is not taking this course earlier." - M. Shah⇢  "Great for everyone without any knowledge so far. I bought all three parts… It's the best investment in leveling up my skills so far.." - Z. Palce⇢  "Excellent explanations! No more or less than what is needed." - A. Tóth⇢  "VERY COOL. I've waited for years to see a good video course, now I don't have to wait anymore. Thank You!" - Jeffrey Koury⇢  "I am learning LOTS! And I really like having the worksheets!" - A. Deichsel⇢  "The basics explained very clearly - loads of really useful tips!" - J. Pook⇢  "Jason is really quick and great with questions, always a great resource for an online class!" M. Smith––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Students who register for this course will receive ongoing exclusive content and discounts for all future classes in the series. 

Overview

Section 1: Getting Started

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 My Approach To Music Theory

Lecture 3 Tools You Will Need For This Course

Lecture 4 Update! MuseScore 3.0

Lecture 5 Download: Staff Paper

Lecture 6 Asking Questions

Lecture 7 About Notation Software Programs

Lecture 8 A Really Big Table of Contents

Section 2: All The Little Dots

Lecture 9 The Elements of the Score

Lecture 10 Pitch Names

Lecture 11 Pitch Classes

Lecture 12 Octaves

Lecture 13 Worksheet No. 1 (DOWNLOAD)

Section 3: The Keyboard Layout

Lecture 14 Why We Use a Keyboard

Lecture 15 The White Keys

Lecture 16 The Black Keys (Not the band…)

Lecture 17 Half-Steps and Whole-Steps

Lecture 18 A Little Review of What We've Learned So Far

Lecture 19 Worksheet No. 2 (DOWNLOAD)

Section 4: Pitch Notation on the Staff

Lecture 20 Staff Overview

Lecture 21 Clefs

Lecture 22 Treble Clef Refresher

Lecture 23 Naming Notes and Intervals

Lecture 24 Octave Names

Lecture 25 UPDATE: Naturals

Lecture 26 Worksheet No. 3 (DOWNLOAD)

Section 5: Notating time on a Musical Staff

Lecture 27 Rhythmic Subdivisions

Lecture 28 Dots

Lecture 29 Rests

Lecture 30 Time Signatures

Lecture 31 Ties

Lecture 32 UPDATE! Triplets

Lecture 33 Languages

Lecture 34 Worksheet No. 5 (DOWNLOAD)

Section 6: Score Symbols and Conventions

Lecture 35 Dynamics and Repeats

Lecture 36 Accidental Behavior and Naturals

Lecture 37 Form

Lecture 38 Worksheet No. 6 (DOWNLOAD)

Section 7: Putting it All Together

Lecture 39 Places to Find Scores Online

Lecture 40 Update: Key Signatures

Lecture 41 Tips for Practicing Notes and Rhythms

Lecture 42 A Bunch of Practice Music! (DOWNLOAD)

Section 8: Wrap Up

Lecture 43 Thanks & Bye! (For now!)

Lecture 44 Bonus Lecture: What are Scales (And Why Do We Care?)

Lecture 45 Bonus Lecture: Discount Offers & Mailing List

This course is designed for students who have either never tried to learn music theory before, or tried and couldn't come grasp the concepts.,This is a course for students who want to understand everything about music theory, for the ground up.