Music Theory from the Ground Up

This lesson from music teacher Ben Levin introduces the names of music notes and the steps between them, coupled with some quick exercises for reinforcement.

In this lesson, music teacher Ben Levin introduces minor and major scales, explaining their makeup and the pattern of intervals used in every major scale.

This lesson from Ben Levin Music introduces the basic concepts behind determining keys and key signatures, as well as the order of sharps and flats.

In this lesson, music teacher Ben Levin explains the relationships between notes in a scale and how to identify those intervals simply and easily.

In this lesson, learn the four main types of chords used in music composition and discover how each is built, using visual aids and clear explanations.