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Music Theory Comprehensive Complete

Name: Music Theory Comprehensive Complete: Part 4, 5, & 6
Rating: 4.6 (298 reviews)

This course has been independently reviewed by a panel of experts and has received a stellar 5-star rating.

100% Answer Rate. Every single question posted to this class is answered within 24 hours by the instructor.

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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.

In this class, we will cover:

My approach to Music Theory
Tools you will need to learn Music Theory quickly and efficiently
How Modes Work
The History of Modes
Identifying the Musical Modes
Incorporating modes into popular music
Analysis of popular and classical music, including the Simpsons TV Theme Song, and the Beetles.
Interval Exploration
Compound Intervals
Rules for Inversion
Augmented Intervals
Diminished Intervals
Enharmonic Equivalence
Labeling Dissonance
Counterpoint in Species
The Rules of Counterpoint
Compositing with Counterpoint
Types of Contrapuntal Motion
Creating music with Counterpoint
Tools of Counterpoint
Second Species Counterpoint
Metric Accents and Diminutions
Resolutions
Passing Tones
Consonant Skips and Leaps
Neighbor Tones
Writing Compelling Melodies
Third Species Counterpoint
The Cambiata
Double Neighbor Tones
Fourth Species Counterpoint
Rhythmic Displacement
Suspensions
4-3, 7-6, and 9-8 Suspension Types
Consonant Suspensions
Chains of Suspensions
Fifth Species Counterpoint
Free Counterpoint
My approach to Music Theory
Tools of Counterpoint
Types of Motion in Counterpoint
18th Century Counterpoint
Chordal Dissonance
Cadences in Bass/Melody Accompaniment
Cadences in 4-Voice Accompaniment
Non-Chord Tones in 4-Voice Accompaniment
Suspensions in 4-Voice Accompaniment
Example Analysis Projects
Writing 4-Voice (SATB) Lines
SATB Notation
SATB Ranges
Voice Crossings
Doubling
T-D-T Phrasing
Establishing Tonic Areas
Establishing Dominant Areas
Resolving Leading Tones (in 4-Voice Accompaniment)
Harmonic Rhythm
Texture (in Song)
Worksheets and Music for Practice
...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.

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	4.6★ based on 298 ratings
Length	10 total hours
Starts	On Demand (Start anytime)
Cost	$20
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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About 80% done this set of lessons and absolutely loving it so far.

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I have taken Music Theory 1-5 and will be enrolling in his entire catalog of Music Theory Courses.

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Very good course , very good and detailed explanation on theory , slow and clear , Thank you very much Professor Jason Allen .

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I do not feel as if I have gaps in my knowledge that have not been clearly explained as part of the course.

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