Music Theory Comprehensive: Part 1 - How To Read Music
This course provides an introduction to Music Theory, teaching the same syllabus used in college classrooms. It is designed to be accessible to anyone, regardless of cost. It covers topics such as how to read music, understand musical notation, and develop an understanding of musical structure. ▼
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Skillshare
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Paid Certification
Language:
English
Start Date:
On-Demand
Course Overview
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Updated in [March 06th, 2023]
For years Ive been teaching Music Theory in the college classroom These classes use the same syllabus Ive used in my college classes for years at a fraction of the cost I believe anyone can learn Music Theory - and cost shouldnt be a barrier
Recently I was named as a semi-finalist for the Grammy Foundations Music Educator of the Year award because of my in-person university classes Now Im taking those classes to Skillshare in an online format in order to reach more students and give them the joy of Music Theory
This class is a Comprehensive class
- it will have many parts going through my entire annual curriculum
This class is Part 1: Reading Music & The Symbols of Music Notation
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 Start here
Dr Jason Allen is an Ableton Certified Trainer and a PhD in Music Composition and master of Electronic Sounds His music has been heard internationally in film radio video games and industrial sound as well as the concert hall and theater His 2015 album
Aniscorcia
reaching the CMJ Top200 Charts and radio broadcasts nationwide In 2014 he was named a semi-finalist for the Grammy Music Educator Award
He currently is a professor at Augsburg University and the CEO of Slam Academy in Minneapolis
Praise for classes by Dr Jason Allen:
"Without a doubt the best explanation and east of use that one can get It leaves you enough room to go explore The classes go by quickly so you can be on your way to being proficient What are you waiting for!"
"Amazing - Seriously Loved It! I took all his courses and have to say Im so happy! Learned loads! Jason is an awesome teacher!"
"I have never had any formal training in music at all Trying to learn all the notes and how everything translated was a serious challenge After going through this class Dr J has totally brought down the barriers The content was very useful and was easy to grasp for me"
"I like these courses because you can get up and running quickly without having to spend hours of time wading through TMI (too much information!) Jason hits the high points but shows you what you need to know Thanks!"
"Ive watched many other videos on scales and chords before however this one has been the best I now understand minor scales and chords and even how to analyze songs It really gave me the confidence to start producing music because I feel like I have some structure and guidelines to follow AWESOME!"
"Clear and Informative - Jason has a clear uncluttered style (with the important dashes of humor) of presentation that is focused on the important key aspects of this course Recommended for those starting out!"
"Dr Allen does it again with his music theory series This course really opened up everything I learned from the 1st section and now I understand more about the composition side of things for music I highly highly recommend this course to anyone!!! Really opened my eyes to many things I wasnt aware of"
"The Best Teacher Ever who makes you understand the ins & outs of Music Theory by all means without giving what you dont want to know"
Pros & Cons
Very helpful class
Elaborate explanations
Encourages creativity
Straightforward and clear lessons
Practical exercises
Humorous
Easy to comprehend
Comprehensive
Not suitable for true beginners
Complicated to learn
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Music Theory Comprehensive: Part 1 - How To Read Music introduces music theory, the syllabus is the same as the university classroom syllabus. It is designed to be accessible to anyone, regardless of cost. It covers topics such as how to read music, understand sheet music, and develop an understanding of musical structure. They have been teaching music theory in college classes for many years. These courses use the same syllabus they have used in college classes for years, at a fraction of the cost and they believe anyone can learn music theory and cost should not be a barrier.
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