Music Theory I: A College Companion Course
The first semester of music theory
Description
Music Theory I is designed for any person interested in learning the basics of western music theory and chorale harmonization. It is specifically tailored to students in a college or university setting in the United States, but it is perfect for anyone simply looking to learn, or improve their understanding of, music theory.
What are the lessons like?
Lessons are presented in short, information-dense modules with many quizzes and downloadable worksheets accompanying them. Each video is written and constructed to be as concise as possible so that no time is wasted. Don't be fooled by other courses that have longer hour counts. The lessons are scripted and structured to build on each other making the flow seamless and easy to understand.
Who teaches the course?
Dr. Max Keller is currently an Assistant Professor of Music Theory at Andrews University.
Who should take this course?
Anyone who took the previous course, “Music Theory Foundations”
College or university students taking the first year of music theory
Anyone who can read music a little and wants to understand more about music theory
A producer or composer that is looking to improve their craft
What You Will Learn!
- Master the first semester of college music theory
- Notate different types of rhythms
- Understand functions of notes within the major and minor scales
- Understand diatonic chord functions
- Correctly resolve dominant 7th chords to tonic
- Realize figured bass lines
- Harmonize a precomposed melody
Who Should Attend!
- This is a college level course. It is meant for students who already know how to read sheet music and understand basic music theory including: treble and bass clefs, intervals, triads, major and minor scales, and key signatures.
- If any of these areas are unknown or are perhaps weak then students are highly encouraged to take my course entitled “Music Theory Foundations” which was created to help absolute beginning students prepare for Music Theory I.