Welcome to the COMPLETE Music Theory Fundamentals Guide!
This is a class designed for the average person who is ready to dive in to music! Whether you are a beginning musician, an active musician, or an aspiring musician - this class is perfect for you.
For years I have been teaching Music Theory in the college classroom. These classes I am making use the same syllabus I have used in my college classes for years, at a fraction of the cost. I believe anyone can learn Music Theory - and cost should not be a barrier.
My approach to music theory is to minimize the 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 have 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 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 will 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 Theory
- Tools you will need to learn Music Theory quickly and efficiently
- Music software: Notation programs
- The elements of the Score
- Pitch Names
- Pitch Classes
- Octaves
- The White Keys
- The Black Keys (not the band!)
- Half-Steps and Whole-Steps
- Clefs
- Intervals
- Naming Octaves
- Identifying Notes on the Staff
- Identifying Notes on the Keyboard
- Beat and Beat Divisions
- Tempo
- Downbeats and Upbeats
- Dotted Rhythms
- Time Signatures
- Ties
- Accidentals
- Form in Music Notation
- ...and much, much more!
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 are 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.
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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 the 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 is the best investment in leveling up my skills so far.." - Z. Palce
? "Excellent explanations! No more or less than what is needed." -
? "VERY COOL. I have waiting for years to see a good video course, now I do not 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
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