Music Theory 101
If you want to play an instrument, improve your music reading or writing skills, or appreciate more fully the music you listen to, music theory is an essential tool. Music theory is the study of the very simple concepts that underlie how music is written, played, and heard. We will introduce the basic elements of music: notes, clefs, rhythm and meter, major and minor scales, sharp and flat key signatures, and simple chords and harmony. We will focus on composing a song with chords and lyrics, so being able to identify meter, rhythm, and notation is very important. Please bring a notebook and music staff paper.
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