Music Theory

Understanding music theory basics.

Understand chords, scales, and how they fit together in music.

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Music theory is the grammar of the language of music. Understanding it will make learning new pieces faster and allow you to improvise and compose.

Scales and Key Signatures

Learn your major and minor scales. They form the building blocks for melodies and chords.

Chords and Harmony

Start with basic triads (major, minor, diminished, augmented). Understand how they relate to the key signature to grasp the harmonic progression of a piece.