Music Theory: The Learn Music Free Project
Have you ever wanted to compose, arrange or orchestrate for your musical group? Have you ever wanted to improve your overall musicianship, become a better instrumentalist or vocalist? Want to gain a better understanding of Music Theory? The Music Theory: Learn Music Free Project may be just what you have been looking for.
The Learn Music Free Project is a complete Online Music Theory Book that applies to modern day music applications. Topics are presented without any frills. See what something is, apply it to your OWN MUSIC. That is the best way to really learn music.
Currently a work-in-progress.
Fundamentals
- Clefs & Key Signatures
- Time Signatures
- Tempos
- Scales & Modes
- Solfege (Do-Re-Mi)
- Intervals
- Circle of 5ths
- Chords
- Polychords
- Chord Symbols
- Tonality
- Chord Progressions
- Writing Rhythms
- Ear Training
- Conducting
- Humor
Melody & Harmony
- Phrasing
- Development
- Motifs
- Passing & Neighbor Notes
- Embellishments
- Articulations
- Counterpoint
- Intros & Endings
- Turnarounds & Codas
- Harmony
- Voiceleading
- Passing Chords
- Pedals & Ostinatos
- Substitutions
- Modulation
- Couplings (2-part)
- Three Part Harmony
- Block Chords (4-part)
- Five Part Harmony
- Open Voicings
Arranging Techniques
- Coming Soon
Instrument Ranges & Transposition
- Violin
- Viola
- Cello
- Double (String) Bass
- Piccolo
- Flute
- Alto Flute
- Bass Flute
- Oboe
- English Horn
- Clarinet
- Bass Clarinet
- Bassoon
- Contrabassoon
- Soprano Sax
- Alto Sax
- Tenor Sax
- Baritone Sax
- Trumpet
- Cornet
- Flugelhorn
- Trombone
- Tenor Trombone
- Bass Trombone
- Valve Trombone
- French Horn
- Baritone Horn
- Tuba
- Piano
- Organ
- Celesta
- Harpsichord
- Percussion (non-pitched)
- Timpani
- Xylophone
- Marimba
- Vibraphone
- Tubular Bells
- Chimes
- Steel Drum
Plus a whole lot more coming soon.