Music Theory

Learn the theory behind the notes with the learning resources in this section. No matter what instrument you're playing, or if you're singing, it helps to know why the right notes just sound so good together. Start in this section to find learning resources for any grade level.

What is Music Theory?

Music theory is the study of how music works. It covers the basic elements of music, such as pitch, rhythm, and harmony. It also explains how these elements work together to create a piece of music.

Music theory is a valuable tool for any musician. It can help you understand why a piece of music sounds the way it does, and how you can change it to suit your own taste. It can also help you compose your own music, or simply make your existing repertoire sound better.

There are many different ways to learn music theory. You can take classes, read books, or watch videos. You can also learn by ear, by listening to music and trying to figure out how it works. Whichever method you choose, the important thing is to keep learning and expanding your knowledge.

Music Theory Resources

Music Theory for Computer Musicians

Music Theory for Computer Musicians

Many DJs, gigging musicians, and electronic music producers understand how to play their instruments or make music on the computer, but they lack the basic knowledge of music theory needed to take their music-making to the next level and compose trul...

Adult teaching a child at the piano

Hoffman Academy

A self-paced beginner piano curriculum built around hundreds of free video lessons - an affordable way for homeschool families to start music lessons at home.

Child playing with musical instruments

Chrome Music Lab

A free set of hands-on music experiments from Google that let kids explore rhythm, melody, chords, and sound waves right in the browser - no account or instrument needed.

Music Theory Course Assistant

Music Theory Course Assistant

Learn Music Theory. Intuitive interface guides you through learning, practicing, and understanding fundamentals of music theory. Hear and view accidentals and octaves anywhere on the staff Choose from both common scales and hundreds of more advanced...

Fundamentals of Music Theory

Fundamentals of Music Theory

Fundamentals of Music Theory from The University of Edinburgh, via Coursera. This course will introduce students to the theory of music, providing them with the skills needed to read and write Western music notation, as well as to understand, analyse...

Teoria

Teoria

Tutorials and exercises to get you up to speed on music theory....

musictheory.net

musictheory.net

Lessons, exercises, and tools to help you learn music theory and improve your ear....

Music Theory Comprehensive: Part 1 - How To Read Music

Music Theory Comprehensive: Part 1 - How To Read Music

For years I've been teaching Music Theory in the college classroom. These classes 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...

Music Theory for Electronic Music Producers - The Complete Course!

Music Theory for Electronic Music Producers - The Complete Course!

Learning how to write and create music effectively will dramatically improve the quality of your music and the speed you create it. In this course, you will gain a deep understanding of Music Theory and ideas techniques and formulas to use when creat...

Music Theory & Piano Lessons

Music Theory & Piano Lessons

This music theory tutorial was designed to teach you to learn music theory for free and in a fun easy way online!! This is a complete course series with all topics covered and explained, from beginner rudiments all the way up to advanced rudiments mu...

Dave Conservatoire

Dave Conservatoire

Welcome to Dave Conservatoire - a free online music school, aiming to provide a world-class music education for everyone. Join Dave, your friendly guide, in over 100 video music lessons, introducing how music works from the very beginning. Test you...

Basic Concepts of Music Theory

Basic Concepts of Music Theory

Jamie Henke teaches Music 151, an introductory course for non-music majors, which includes these podcasts she made about music history, and one video about how to write a melody....