Music Theory: Exploring Sound, Rhythm, and Melody on the MIDI Grid
By Skillshare
Create 30-60 seconds of music that includes a melody and chords. You may also choose to add a bass line and drum loop. Use your toolkit of theory concepts—scales, chords, rhythms, progressions, and harmonies—to create music that fulfills your creative vision.
Learn how music works so that you can create music more efficiently and creatively. This class from composer, DJ, and producer Fernando Arruda is an introduction to why music matters, how sound works, what musicians mean by individual notes, and basic constructions about note density, chords, and rhythms.
The class is tailored for today’s computer-based producers, musicians, and DJs—it uses no traditional notation, and instead focuses on how to apply core musical concepts to a MIDI grid (the “musical instrument digital interface” used in all audio software).
Whether you use Ableton, Pro Tools, Logic, or another audio program, you’ll be able to apply these concepts to creating, composing, and mixing the sounds you really want to bring to life.
Simple Music Theory for Beginners
This is a complete beginner's guide to the fundamentals of music theory. Grasping the basic concepts of music theory will equip even the most novice music enthusiast to appreciate and create songs! Music theory is the language behind music. Once you understand the patterns of how music is structured, you can mix and match ideas to create original songs. The thing is, most music schools or classes cover in-depth concepts that are not necessary to start creating. Because of this, many music students get frustrated and lose motivation to continue learning. But the truth is, you need only a few general principles to get started.I designed this course for beginners who know NOTHING about music theory. But it will also be useful for intermediate musicians who need a refresher on the fundamentals. In this class I cover :
Handel's Messiah and Baroque Oratorio | Harvard University
By Harvard Certificate or Program credits
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By Berklee College of Music Certificate or Program credits
Learn key concepts and approaches needed to understand, create, and perform contemporary music.
UMontrealX: Solfege at your fingertips 4
By Université de Montréal Certificate or Program credits
Music theory is often perceived as difficult to understand, and solfege is seen as a complex learning process. These courses aim to change this perspective by proposing a dynamic method that, from the start, associates music theory to the sounds it represents. The many video presentations will be accompanied by activities and exercises that will allow you to develop the skills needed to read musical texts.
PekingX: 浪漫主义时代的欧洲音乐 European Music in Romantic Period
By Peking University
UMontrealX: Le solfège à votre portée
La théorie musicale est souvent perçue comme étant difficile à comprendre, et le solfège comme un apprentissage complexe. Ces cours ont pour but de changer cette perspective en vous proposant une méthode dynamique associant dès les premiers instants la théorie musicale aux sons qu’elle représente. En plus des nombreuses capsules vidéos animées qui vous seront présentées, des activités et des exerciseurs vous permettront de développer les réflexes nécessaires à la lecture de textes musicaux.
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By KU Leuven Certificate or Program credits
Learn about the topics, issues, and approaches of artistic research in music – research in and through musical practice - vital to today’s musicians and music culture.
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By University of Cambridge Certificate or Program credits
Learn to structure your dramatic writing to a professional standard, as well as develop professionally transferable communication skills. This course will broaden your understanding of how to write engaging and interesting stories in order to attract producers and directors to your work. You will understand how to write effective dialogue, and how to edit your work.
HBKUx: Solar Resource Assessment in Desert Climates
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Learn how to use the components of solar radiation,solar spectrum, forecasting and meteorology to advocate and plan for deploying PV in desert climates
Trap Music Production: Composition and Arrangement
Once you have your 8-bar loop, it's time to build out your track. In this 34-minute class, DJ/producer duo K Theory shares their step-by-step process using verses, arpeggios, and transitions to compose a demo. You'll learn to use:
DavidsonX: AI for Marketing Strategy and Creativity
By Davidson College Certificate or Program credits
This course isn’t just theory; it’s your passport to practical mastery. Explore AI’s impact on marketing strategy, customer insights, automation, creativity, and social media. Ideal for professionals seeking in-demand skills
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