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Music Theory at MusicTutorOnline

Updated: 6 days ago

An overview of the music theory classes at MusicTutorOnline.



General Music Theory


Music Tutor Online offers music theory for all levels, from beginner to college.

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You can study specific topics, a specific level, or take a complete music theory course.

  • The music theory courses are designed to improve your knowledge and understanding of music theory. When you sign up for music theory courses, you can be assured of total individual attention and focus. Each lesson involves an element of learning and theory, and putting that theory into practice.

  • Knowledge of music theory is essential for playing music with understanding and for interpreting music scores and styles.

  • Specific music theory tutoring to go with the Associated Board of Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) graded Exam Syllabus is also available.

  • Specific music theory tutoring to go with Trinity Graded Music Exams from Trinity College London is also available.

  • Separate ear training courses available.

  • All courses are hands-on and inquiry-based.


BEGINNING

This course will introduce students to the theory of music, equipping them with the skills to read and write Western musical notation. It also includes analysis and listening. It will cover topics such as pitches and clefs, rests, note values, time signatures, Flats, Sharps, steps, intervals, and enharmonic notes. This course covers the fundamentals of Western music theory, the absolute basic concepts, and, as such, is the perfect course for beginners.


INTERMEDIATE

This course will introduce students to music theory, building on the knowledge gained in the introductory music theory course. Music analysis and ear training are also part of this course. It will cover topics such as Scales, Key Signatures, Chromatic, Circle of Fifths, Major and Minor Intervals, Syncopation, and basic harmony studies. This is a hands-on course with listening exercises and basic music analysis. Every lesson will include putting the learned theory into practice.


ADVANCED

This course will build on the knowledge learned from the intermediate music theory course. Music analysis and ear training are also part of this course. This course will cover topics such as more advanced harmony, modes, cadences, harmonizing melodies, passing and neighboring tones, blues chord progression, the blues scale, and basic forms of music. This is a hands-on course with listening and music analysis exercises. Every lesson will include putting the learned theory into practice.



Ear Training


MusicTutorOnline provides comprehensive ear training courses.

Full personal support.

Incremental steps that enhance your existing level.

Every lesson is interactive and provides complete personal attention to detail.


MELODY Melodic Sight-Reading Melody Sing-back Melodic Dictation


RHYTHM Rhythmic Sight-Reading Rhythm Clap-back Rhythmic Dictation Rhythm Error Detection


CHORDS Chord Identification Chord Inversions Chord Progressions

SCALES Scale identification


INTERVALS Interval Comparison Interval Identification Interval Singing



ABRSM Music Theory Tutoring


MusicTutorOnline provides support for music theory exams covering ABRSM grades 1 to 8 and diplomas.

ABRSM Music Theory focuses on the following:

  • knowledge of the notation of Western music, including commonly used signs and terminology

  • an understanding of fundamental musical elements such as intervals, keys, scales, and chords

  • an ability to apply theoretical knowledge and understanding to score analysis

  • skills in harmonic completion of extracts and melody writing



Trinity Music Theory Tutoring


MusicTutorOnline provides support for music theory exams for TRINITY grades 1 through 8 and diplomas.

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The Trinity graded exams provide a comprehensive and incremental approach to the technical language of music. Theoretical musical knowledge enhances and supports the student’s practical studies. Having completed 8 grades, the student should be well equipped to apply musical tools to pursue a wide range of further and higher educational and creative opportunities, including progression to Trinity’s written diplomas.


Music Theory College-Level Preparations

MusicTutorOnline provides comprehensive assistance to students preparing for entrance exams at music colleges.

This course is also ideal for individuals who wish to deepen their knowledge of music theory.

All lesson materials are included in the lesson prices and will be provided.

Topics covered:

  • Intervals

  • Chords

  • Time Signatures

  • Different Clefs

  • Grouping of Notes and Rests

  • Key Signatures

  • Scales and Modes

  • Non-Chord Tones

  • Cadences

  • Secondary Dominants

  • Modulation

  • Borrowed Chords

  • Part Writing

  • Counterpoint

  • Analysis of Harmony

  • Harmonizing Melodies

  • Piano accompaniment Writing

  • String Quartet Writing

  • Figured bass

  • Rhythm Clapping

  • Solfège

  • Score Analysis

  • Ear Training



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About the Author:


Robert Boer is the Founder and Owner of MusicTutorOnline and Teacher of Piano, Music Theory, and Music Analysis at MusicTutorOnline. Robert has worked in music education for over 30 years.



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