Learn music theory with Victoria Williams BA(Mus), AmusTCL LmusTCL.
All music theory topics are broken down for you into easy-to-understand short lessons designed in a logical order to ensure that you learn as quickly and efficiently as possible.
The course covers all aspects of music theory from the basics of rhythm and pitch notation (including all clefs), through to harmony and chords (including cadences and inversions), intervals, transposition, keys and scales and tips on writing music. We also look at useful facts about musical instruments such as the clefs they use, their transposition keys, and how they work within an orchestra or band.
This course is ideal for anyone wanting to discover how music works. No previous knowledge is required.
Learning music theory is invaluable for musicians of any level. It deepens understanding, allowing musicians to see patterns, structures, and relationships between notes and chords. This knowledge fosters creativity by offering new ways to experiment with sound, helping overcome creative blocks. It also speeds up learning, enabling quicker memorisation and interpretation of songs/pieces.
Theory enhances collaboration, as musicians can communicate using a shared language. It’s beneficial across all genres, from classical to jazz to pop, and supports skills like improvisation and arrangement. Ultimately, music theory empowers musicians to be more versatile, confident, and expressive in our craft.
What you’ll learn
•Get started with learning the basics of music theory
•Discover how music works
•Become a better performer, better listener and better composer!
•All theory topics are covered – rhythm, pitch, harmony, keys and much more
