Music Theory Page
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1. Basics
-Key Signature
-Clefs
-Scales
-Modes
-Major-Minor Relationships
-4 Characteristics of Sound
2. Melody
3. Harmony
4. Rhythm and Meter
5. Texture
6. Color
7. Form
8. Intervals
9. Chords
-Triads
-7th Chords
-Inversions
-Extensions
10. Functional Analysis
-Non-Chord Tones
-Scale Degrees
11. Ensembles & Transposition
-Orchestra
-Band - Symphonic vs. Wind Ensemble
-Transposition & Instrument Ranges
12. 4 Part Writing
-Chord Connection and Chord Doublings
-Motion
13. History of Music
-Antiquity (a.k.a) Medieval Period
-Renaissance Period
-Baroque Period
-Classical Period
-Romantic Period
-Contemporary Period
14. Genres
-Orchestral Music
-Chamber Music
-Solo Instrumental Music
-Opera Music
-Solo Vocal Music
-Choral Music
15. Composers
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