Music Theory

Music Theory is the study of musical structure, notation, and principles to understand composition and performance. This skill involves knowledge of harmony, rhythm, melody, and form, as well as the ability to analyze and interpret musical works. Music theory is essential for composers, musicians, and educators to create, perform, and teach music effectively. Developing this skill enhances musicianship and the ability to communicate musical ideas clearly.
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    Berklee

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Storytelling, Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Oral Expression, Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Music, Music History, Music Theory, Music Performance, Musical Composition, Art History, Instrumental Music, Aesthetics, Multimedia, Liberal Arts, Electronic Media, Psychology, Vibrations, Experimentation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    284 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SAE Institute México

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Programming Principles

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Music Theory, Digital Design, Instrumental Music, Performance Tuning, Programming Principles, Interoperability, Development Environment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    37 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Music Theory, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Other Programming Languages, Development Environment, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Multimedia, Data Mapping, Debugging

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Berklee

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Peer Review, Music Performance, Music Theory, Music

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    115 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Sydney

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, World Music, Music Theory, Classical Music, Education Software and Technology, Instrumental Music, Formal Learning, Creativity, Innovation, Multimedia, Electronic Media

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    71 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Peer Review, Music, Music Theory, Music Performance, Media Production, Post-Production, Timelines

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    24 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Classical Music, Music History, Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Music

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Berklee

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Peer Review, Music Performance, Media Production, Post-Production, Timelines, Editing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Curtis Institute of Music

    Skills you'll gain: Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Music History, Classical Music, Performing Arts, Music, Music Theory

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    65 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Classical Music, Music History, Music, Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Music Performance

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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