Music Theory Essentials: Understanding Harmony
Course Description
The Music Theory Essentials: Understanding Harmony course is designed for musicians, composers, and music enthusiasts who want to deepen their understanding of harmony and its role in music creation. This course provides a foundational exploration of harmonic concepts, from basic chord structures to complex progressions, enabling participants to apply these principles in their own musical compositions.
Participants will learn about the building blocks of harmony, including intervals, triads, seventh chords, and chord inversions. The course will cover essential topics such as functional harmony, voice leading, and the relationship between melody and harmony. Through practical exercises and ear training, learners will develop their ability to recognize harmonic progressions and create rich, engaging musical textures.
By the end of the course, participants will have a solid grasp of harmonic principles and the skills to incorporate harmony effectively into their music, whether they are writing for piano, guitar, or any other instrument.
Key Topics:
- Introduction to musical intervals and their properties
- Building and identifying triads and seventh chords
- Understanding chord functions and progressions
- Voice leading techniques for smooth transitions
- The relationship between melody and harmony
- Practical exercises for recognizing and creating harmonic structures
This course is ideal for beginner to intermediate musicians, composers, and anyone interested in enhancing their understanding of music theory and harmony. No prior knowledge of music theory is required.
Course Curriculum

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