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Introduction to Music Theory and J. S. Bach
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Introduction to Music Theory and J. S. Bach

Music Theory from Zero to Skillful
Last updated 6/2023
English

What you'll learn

  • The interest to learn more and play with music;
  • A basic understanding of music theory;
  • About the famous composer J. S. Bach and his works;
  • Ability to read sheet music.
  • Beat, Meter, Rhythm.
  • Note value.
  • Staff.
  • Measure/bar.
  • Tempo.
  • Music theory practice questions.

Course content

8 sections39 lectures4h 28m total length
  • Welcome and Introduction2:05

    Hi! I am very glad to see you here. This is an introduction video of this Intro to Music Theory course, and I hope to see you in next sessions. Cheers!

  • Syllabus0:56

Requirements

  • There are basically no prerequisites, but if you know something about do re mi fa so la xi the scale, or if you sing often, or you just have an interest to have a look of music, then it would help!
  • Just enjoy music and play with it! :)

Description

*This is a course for beginners as well as intermediate music learners who want to build knowledge on music theory. *

The course materials include basic definitions, practices, and interesting facts and stories about music. We will also mention the great composer J. S. Bach, as we appreciate his famous works and his genius ideas related to mathematics. The practice questions may be a little bit difficult for beginners, but through practice, you will strengthen your skills and improve your music knowledge further.

I am your instructor, Freda Xiaoyun Yu. I have been playing the piano for 24 years (4 years of electronic piano, and 20 years for piano). I started my music theory classes when I was 3 years old, and I took that course in Tianjin Conservatory Of Music. Therefore, I definitely have something to say about music.


What You Will Learn:

- General music interpretation

- Beat, Meter, Rhythm, Tempo

- How to count music beats with the help of your hands

- Syncopation

- Tempo

- The music staff: Staff & Clef

- Repeat sign

- Pitch

- Half step, whole step

- Sharp & Flat natural signs

- Rests

- Major, Minor scales

- Major triad, Minor triad; Major third, Minor third

- Some investigations of J.S. Bach's personal life

- Discoveries about music and computer, music visualization, interactions

- A skeptical view to search for, learn, and investigate any knowledge

- A playful heart in learning any serious knowledge

- Creativity


If you have questions about music theory or about this course, please use the Q&A function in this platform to contact with me.


Instructor introduction:

(Freda) Xiaoyun Yu

University of London (Goldsmiths), BS. Computer Science (Data Science), First-Class Honour, 2023

Tencent QQ Music independent musician

Netease Cloud Music independent musician


~Best of luck & enjoy music with me~


Who this course is for:

  • Beginner of music learning
  • Beginner or intermediate learner of sheet music reading
  • Ordinary people who want to listen more about music theory or about Bach
  • Beginner for piano learning (especially in sheet music)