Music Theory Comprehensive Complete! (Parts 1, 2, & 3)
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This is a class designed for the average person who is ready to take music theory (or music interest) and turn it into a usable skill. Whether you are an active musician or an aspiring musician, this class is perfect for you.
For years I've been teaching Music Theory in the college classroom. These classes I'm making for Udemy use the same syllabus I've used in my college classes for years, at a fraction of the cost. I believe anyone can learn Music Theory - and cost shouldn't be a barrier.
My approach to music theory is to minimize 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've 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 Udemy 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.
This class is a Comprehensive class - it will have many parts, going through my entire annual curriculum.
This Edition of the class is the "Complete" Edition: It contains levels 1, 2, & 3 in their entirety.
Included in this course:
151 Video lectures, following my college Music Theory Curriculum.
28 Downloadable worksheets for practice (with answers. )
Access through discounts to my entire network for music classes
Membership to the class theory-learner community
Because this is three classes combined into one, going through every topic we cover in this class would make for a very, very long list. Here is just a hint of all the topics we 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
Chromatic and Diatonic scales
Ordered Pitch Class Collections
The pattern of a Major Scale
Scale Degrees
Solfege
Writing melodies with major scales
Analyzing melodies
What it means to be "in key"
Key signatures
How to identify key signatures
Popular song analysis
Building triads (chords)
Diatonic chord progressions
Roman numeral analysis
Inversions
Finding chords by formula
The thirds inside of a chord
Finding fifths by finding thirds
Diminished triads
Augmented triads
Chords on the guitar
Full Analysis: Canon in D (Pachabel)
Full Analysis: Minuet in G (Bach)
7th Chords
Major 7th Chords
Minor 7th Chords
Dominant 7th Chords
Tendency Chords
Using the Circle of Fifths for Songwriting and Composition
Borrowing from Closely Related Keys
Scale Degree Names
Tendency Tones
Compound Meters
Compound Meter Signatures
Reading and Writing Compound Meters
Triplets, duplets, and Quadruplets
Finding Minor keys by alternations to Major
Patterns in Minor keys
Relative Minor keys
Parallel Minor keys
Minor keys in the Circle of Fifths
Using Minor Keys for Songwriting and Composition
Diatonic Chord Progressions in Minor
The V Chord and Minor and the Leading Tone Problem
Harmonic Minor Scales
Melodic Minor Scales
...and much, much more.
And of course, once you sign up for this class, you automatically get huge discounts on all the upcoming parts of this class.
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 is 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.
I guarantee that this course is the most thorough music theory course available ANYWHERE on the market - or your money back (30-day money-back guarantee)
Closed captions have been added to all lessons in this course.Captions are also included in Spanish, Portuguese, and Chinese.
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 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's the best investment in leveling up my skills so far.." - Z. Palce
⇢ "Excellent explanations. No more or less than what is needed." - A. Tóth
⇢ "VERY COOL. I've waited for years to see a good video course, now I don't 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
Students who register for this course will receive ongoing exclusive content and discounts to all future classes in the series.
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Rating | 4.5★ based on 2,206 ratings |
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Length | 12.5 total hours |
Starts | On Demand (Start anytime) |
Cost | $16 |
From | Udemy |
Instructor | Jason Allen |
Download Videos | Only via the Udemy mobile app |
Language | English |
Subjects | Art & Design |
Tags | Music Music Fundamentals |
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Rating | 4.5★ based on 2,206 ratings |
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Length | 12.5 total hours |
Starts | On Demand (Start anytime) |
Cost | $16 |
From | Udemy |
Instructor | Jason Allen |
Download Videos | Only via the Udemy mobile app |
Language | English |
Subjects | Art & Design |
Tags | Music Music Fundamentals |
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