Music Theory 101

Get the musical foundation you need to take your skills to a higher level. Learn to read, write, really listen…and put theory into practice every day!

Pitch. Rhythm. Scales. Intervals. Chords. Harmony. If you're serious about music, these are fundamental concepts you need to understand and master. Music Theory 101 will set you on your way. After more than 40 years at Berklee, Professor Emeritus Paul Schmeling has helped countless students build a solid base of musical knowledge. And he'll do the same for you, supported by class discussions, interactive tools, and personalized feedback that will help you put these theories into practice every day. Join our community of beginning learners for engaging, hands-on activities that will help you read, write, and truly hear the elements of music like never before. Enroll today! By the end of this course, you will:

• Read and write musical notation
• Play notes on a piano keyboard
• Use scales, intervals, and chords
• Write a melody

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