Basic Music Theory

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    1. Understanding Basic Music Theory
    A lesson with Ethan Winer
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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.

    Understanding Basic Music Theory
    with Ethan Winer

    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.

    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.

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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.

    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.

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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.

    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.

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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!

    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!

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    maria v
    thank you so much for this lesson my compromise is finish all the course im new in music and I want to be the best. I totally believe im in the right way you're the best!!!
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    Ethan Winer
    Thanks Maria, I'm glad you liked it!
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    Rebecca T
    I am really enjoying your lessons. Even though I can read music at a basic level, I’m still learning a lot. You speak a bit quickly for me so I’m going back a lot.
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    Ethan Winer
    Thanks for the comments Rebecca. I do move along quickly, and I mentioned early on that people will probably want to watch it all two or three times. That's still less time than sitting through two semesters in music college! If I had gone more slowly it would span five hours or more, and I feared people might be bored.
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    Emma M
    This is unbelievably helpful for me, thank you! So clear
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    Ethan Winer
    Excellent, thanks Emma. BTW, my best friend is also named Emma: http://ethanwiner.com/emma.jpg
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    Leigh E
    I am really enjoying this lesson. I have played and sung music my entire life, but this is giving me a new depth of understanding and filling in some gaps.
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    Ethan Winer
    Excellent, thanks Leigh, I'm glad you're enjoying my lessons.
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    Geoffrey B
    The true false questions are hard to get to on my tablet. Otherwise the lessons are very clear. Thanks.
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    Ethan Winer
    Thanks for the report Geoffrey. Though that's more for the Curious.com software developers than for me as an author!
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