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About the Course

This course, revised in 2022, will introduce you to the theory of music, providing you with the skills needed to read and write Western music notation, as well as to understand, analyse, and listen informedly. It will cover material such as pitches and scales, intervals, clefs, rhythm, form, metre and time signatures, phrases and cadences, and basic harmony. This course covers the fundamentals of Western music theory, from the absolute basics to some more advanced concepts. As such, it delivers material for beginners and offers much to experienced musicians alike. Learners can apply for Financial Aid directly with Coursera to assist with the cost of accessing the full course and gaining a certificate for successfully completing the course....

Top reviews

SP

Apr 25, 2020

I learnt a lot from this course. Not only does it give you a lot of insight into music theory it changes the way you look at music and leads one to appreciate music as a whole more.

AK

Jan 29, 2021

One of the first stepping stones to becoming a skilled musician! Helped me analyse and study music in a broader and better way. Highly recommended for gaining a grasp over the fundamentals.

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By Anh D

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Dec 31, 2019

Very helpful and easy to understand.

By Raúl S R H

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Aug 26, 2019

Excellent professors in this course!

By Gabriel Z

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Nov 23, 2016

very very good course for beginners.

By Xiang L

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Jul 17, 2017

great course, learning step by step

By Blessing O

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Jun 28, 2022

Great Course with Amazing teachers

By Michael C

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Feb 25, 2019

Best music course in the world.

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By Mariya M

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Sep 6, 2017

that is a great course, thank you!

By CHONGHUA G

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Dec 29, 2020

excellent course for a beginner!

By Rogelio M

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Nov 6, 2020

Excellent introductory course !!

By Dawn G

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Sep 17, 2023

A real challenge, but worth it.

By yechi

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Dec 6, 2022

Good for entry/low/middle level

By Julien A

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Nov 14, 2021

Very challenging but rewarding.

By rodrigocf

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Nov 13, 2017

I've learned a lot. Thank you!

By Rishikesh U

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Jan 28, 2017

its very good very informative

By Andrea C

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Jan 11, 2017

Great course, worth the value!

By boateng a

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Nov 23, 2022

Yah I really love the course

By Pradip S

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Oct 6, 2022

Engaging with right pedagogy

By Tyler H

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Jun 29, 2019

everything is well explained!

By Thalys H F M d J

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May 26, 2020

Great course, great teachers

By Kathryn C K

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Aug 23, 2017

Truly enjoyed the first week

By Oscar S

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Jun 21, 2025

Ottimo . Bellissimo corso .

By KENNE S C K

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Feb 16, 2025

really insightful course...

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By Rachid B

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Mar 14, 2019

Very Interesting formation