Music Theory for Beginners - Piano, Guitar Violin, etc. (Udemy.com)
Learn Music Theory From Scratch - Read Music Fast - Music Theory Comprehensive - Orchestration in Music
Created by: Shervin House
Last updated September 2021
What you will learn
- You will learn the fundamentals of music
- You will learn how music is constructed
- You will learn how to best phrase and perform your songs, by understanding the mechanics behind the songs that you play
- How to read music
- Understand rhythm
- What are scales
- What are semitones & whole tones
- What are accidentals
- Major scales
- Minor scales
- What is key signature
- Determining the key signature for scales
- Finding the key
- Chromatic scales
- Whole tone scales
- Pentatonic scales
- The blues scales
- Octatonic scales
- What are modes
- Simple time
- Simple duple, triple, and quadruple time
- Compound time
- Compound duple, triple, and quadruple time
- Hybrid meters
- Triplets
- What are chords
- Intervals
- Major & minor chords
- The dominant 7th chord
- The diminished 7th chord
How it compares
Against the other 270 rated Udemy courses in Music on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.5 out of 5higher than 25% of them
- Reviews196#138 of 271 by number of reviews
- Length8.4 hourslonger than 84% of them
- Last updatedSeptember 2021earlier than 70% of them
Course Description
Hi there, my name is Shervin House. I am a Violin Instructor, and I am certified in the Advanced Rudiments of Music Theory & Harmony by the Royal Conservatory of Music.
Have you always wondered how music is made, or have you ever aspired to one day write your own song? In this course you will learn everything that you will need to know about Music Theory, starting from the very basics and covering everything up to the Advanced Music Theory material, as categorized by the RCM (Royal Conservatory of Music).
Jack: "Very thorough, everything is explained clearly and using visuals to make the learning experience easier. Loved the course, could not be happier. I would recommend it to anyone"
This course is for beginners. You don't need to know anything about Music Theory in order to follow along. In fact we even cover how to read music from the basics in the first unit in order to make sure everyone is able to keep up without any prior knowledge. Furthermore, you can learn and follow the material regardless of what instrument you play; whether you play the piano, the guitar, the violin, or any other instrument.
You will learn how elements such as the key signature and the time stamp can be used as powerful tools in writing music, and how they will set up a blueprint for our song. You will discover how to construct chords, how to write melodies, how to begin and end phrases, how to adjust your music based on the instrument you want to use or the key you wish you play in, and much more..
Ben: "Easy to follow, clear, engaging, thorough. If you want to learn music theory, this instructor is your guy"
By the end of this course, you will have a complete understanding of the fundamentals of music theory, as well as gaining the ability to start composing songs like a pro. My aim with this course was to break down all of these complicated concepts and explain them by using visuals and piano keys, so that you will have a far easier time wrapping your head around these confusing topics; in short, I will take you by the hand and walk you through all of these fundamentals step by step.
Jamie: "This was a very in depth and interesting course. I didn't know much about Music Theory, but I was able to follow along no problem. Definitely recommend it.."
What can you expect from this course?
The most in depth music theory course online
A complete guide for those who are beginners to music theory, or even music in general
All the basics covered, material such as how to read music, how rhythm works, etc.
All questions answered within 24 hours
All the fundamentals covered, all through beginner, intermediate, and advanced rudiments of music theory
And of course... 30 day money back guarantee! (No questions asked)
If you don't know music theory, or if you have tried learning on your own and found it to be super confusing and difficult to understand, then let me reassure you that you have nothing to worry about; follow me, and I will be your humble tour guide into the crazy world of music.
Instructor Details
- 4.5 Rating
196 Reviews
Shervin House
Hi there! My name is Shervin, and I am a Best-Selling Instructor and YouTuber.
I have been an instructor all my life. When I was in middle school I tutored my classmates, in high school I organized and lead my school's strings band, and in college I started teaching music part-time at may local music institution.
I have always found it effortless and incredibly rewarding to walk people through how to do something, and help them break down how to learn and improve in whatever it is that they are trying to accomplish.
Since I started teaching on Udemy, I have been amazed at how easy it is to reach thousands of students all over the globe and to share my expertise with them. My aim with each course is to provide them an experience as similar as possible to the experience that people who take private lessons with me get. What I love the most about the video format is that I can explain each of the topics using visual guides and demonstrations that may be harder to do in person compared to on video, therefore making it easier for the student to follow along.
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Reviews
By Nigel Grant on 5/6/2024
Just started, but already feel that I might be able to persevere with this. I just hope that I will put in the necessary work.
By Anjali Corkern on 3/23/2023
Wish the instructor explained things a little better. BUT otherwise average and I did learn a sufficient amount of things.
By Bryan Douglas Milne on 7/13/2021
I have never had any experience with music and this course appears to explain it with the beginner in mind
By Andrei Lucian Szönyi on 6/28/2021
It may only be because of me but music theory is really really confusing at times
By Nima Hashemzadeh on 4/10/2021
The course was a wonderful match for me. As a beginner with almost no knowledge of music theory I needed a course to teach me step-by-step. This course was exactly what I was looking for, it really helped me learn the fundamentals and later the details of music theory. I am super thankful for the effort and quality put into each video!
By George King on 4/9/2021
This course was exactly what I was looking for. It covers all the important stuff and breaks them down really well. I'd recommend the course for sure
By Jamie Brown on 4/9/2021
This was a very in depth and interesting course. I didn't know much about Music Theory, but I was able to follow along no problem. Definitely recommend it..
By Ben Masters on 4/8/2021
Easy to follow, clear, engaging, thorough. If you want to learn music theory, this instructor is your guy
By Zack Bird on 4/8/2021
I'm usually not a fast learner, but with this course I had no problem following along and learning the material real fast. Great stuff!
By Jack Shimmer on 4/8/2021
Very thorough, everything is explained clearly and using visuals to make the learning experience easier. Loved the course, could not be happier. I would recommend it to anyone
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Overall Score : 90 / 100




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