Basic Music Theory

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    1. Understanding Basic Music Theory
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    Want to become a more educated and appreciative music listener? This course on basic music theory is your pathway to understanding the meaning behind the notes.

    Want to become a more educated and appreciative music listener? This course on basic music theory is your pathway to understanding the meaning behind the notes.

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    2. Introduction to Scales
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    In this lesson, explore various scale types and the terminology associated with them. Learn how to identify major, minor, whole step, and chromatic scales.

    In this lesson, explore various scale types and the terminology associated with them. Learn how to identify major, minor, whole step, and chromatic scales.

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    3. Chords, Tones, Sharps & Flats
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    Expand your musical knowledge as you explore the anatomy of a melody. In this lesson, review topics including chords, tones, melody ornaments, and more.

    Expand your musical knowledge as you explore the anatomy of a melody. In this lesson, review topics including chords, tones, melody ornaments, and more.

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    4. Harmony, Chords & Progressions
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    Ever wonder what makes a good hit song? In this lesson, explore the most common harmonies, chords, and chord progressions with popular examples of each.

    Ever wonder what makes a good hit song? In this lesson, explore the most common harmonies, chords, and chord progressions with popular examples of each.

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    5. Improving Chords with Variations
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    In this lesson, discover chord variations that can be used to make basic chords more interesting. Learn how to create tension, mark a high point, and more!

    In this lesson, discover chord variations that can be used to make basic chords more interesting. Learn how to create tension, mark a high point, and more!

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