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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    University of Glasgow

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

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Berklee

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Peer Review, Media Production, Music Performance, Storytelling, Instrumental Music, Post-Production, Writing, Creativity, Timelines, File Management, Editing, Automation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    781 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Post-Production, Media Production, Musical Composition, Music History, Digital Publishing, Software Installation, Creativity, Editing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    190 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Berklee

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Peer Review, Music, Music Theory, Music Performance, Creativity, Writing and Editing, Writing, Storytelling

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Editing, Post-Production, Creativity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

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

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    41 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, World Music, Disabilities, Art History, Music History, Social Justice, Performing Arts, Community Organizing, Liberal Arts, Interactive Learning, Peer Review, Musical Composition, Cultural Diversity, Aesthetics, Music, Music Theory, Sociology, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    330 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Berklee

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Instrumental Music, Writing, Creativity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    80 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Electronic Components, Electronics, Music Theory, Hardware Design, Digital Design, Instrumental Music, Embedded Systems, System Configuration, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Programming Principles, Digital Communications, Creative Design, Interoperability, Other Programming Languages, Development Environment, Physics, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    55 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Music History, Music, Musical Composition, Creativity, Media Production, Automation, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Music Theory, Post-Production, Emerging Technologies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    GRAMMY GO

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Instrumental Music, Post-Production, Media Production, Editing, Creativity

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northwestern University

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Classical Music, Lecturing, Coordination

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    209 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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