Music Theory - Basic Music Principles
Music and Music Notes
PART 1 - Music and Music Notes
Start from the basics: What's music? What are notes?

In this first tutorial of the series, you'll learn about what defines music and notes.

About 5 minutes to complete


The Rhythm
PART 2: The Rhythm
What's the rhythm in music?

Learn what's the rhythm in music and how it is defined, used, and written.

About 10 minutes to complete


Accidentals and Intervals
PART 3: Accidental and Intervals
What are accidentals and intervals?

Understand what are sharps and flats, and how notes relate to each other.

About 5 minutes to complete


Scales, keys, and chords
PART 4: Scales, Keys, and Chords
What are scales, keys, and chords?

Learn what are scales in music, as well as keys and chords.

About 7 minutes to complete


Dynamics
PART 5: Dynamics
What are dynamics in music?

Dynamics give power and softness to the sound. But how?

About 8 minutes to complete


Tuplets
PART 6: Tuplets
What are tuplets and how to recognize them?

Understand what are tuplets, how to recognize and handel them.

About 4 minutes to complete


Music Ornaments
PART 7: Music Ornaments
What music ornaments, also called embellishments?

Learn how ornaments (also known as embellishments or flourishes) were and are still used in music composition.

About 8 minutes to complete


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