Music Theory

Music theory is a practice musicians use to understand and communicate the language of music. Basic music theory defines the elements that form harmony, melody and rhythm. It identifies compositional elements such as song form, tempo, notes, chords, key signatures, intervals, scales and more. It also recognizes musical qualities such as pitch, tone,  timbre, texture, dynamics and others. Learning basic music theory is essential for enhancing creativity and developing musical awareness. Some benefits from learning music theory will:

• Improve your musical development

• Help you understand how music works

• Make it easier to build chord progressions and melodies

• Help you achieve expression and evoke emotion

• Improve your critical listening skills

• Improve your musical form skills

• Deepen your appreciation for music

• Improve your improvisation skills

• Help you discover new creative possibilities