Music Theory Fundamentals: From Notes to Harmony

Understanding how music works transforms the way you play, write, and appreciate sound. This comprehensive text-based course guides you through the foundational principles of music theory, giving you the clarity to decipher notation, construct chords, and understand harmonic relationships. You will move step-by-step from fundamental musical building blocks to practical harmonic analysis. By working through clear written explanations and structured exercises, you will develop a functional understanding of theory that applies across instruments, genres, and modern production environments. What you'll learn: - Understand core notation, pitch, rhythm, meter, and key signatures - Construct major, minor, and modal scales using interval formulas - Build triads, seventh chords, and extended harmonies from scratch - Analyze chord progressions using functional Roman numeral analysis - Navigate the circle of fifths to understand key relationships and modulation - Apply voice leading principles and modern harmonic substitutions The course begins with fundamental terminology and notation basics before advancing into chord construction, progression analysis, and compositional techniques. Designed entirely for beginners and self-taught musicians, no prior theory knowledge is required to get started. Start reading today to unlock the language of music and elevate your musicianship.