Music Theory

Music Theory is the study of musical structure, notation, and principles to understand composition and performance. This skill involves knowledge of harmony, rhythm, melody, and form, as well as the ability to analyze and interpret musical works. Music theory is essential for composers, musicians, and educators to create, perform, and teach music effectively. Developing this skill enhances musicianship and the ability to communicate musical ideas clearly.
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    Berklee

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Music, Storytelling, Music Performance, Creativity

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    260 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Peer Review, Music Performance, Music Theory, Music

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    115 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Post-Production, Open Source Technology, Media Production, Musical Composition, Music History, Aesthetics, Collaborative Software, Data Sharing, Creativity, Digital Publishing, Software Installation, Editing, Content Creation, Computer Programming Tools

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    232 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Sydney

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, World Music, Music Theory, Classical Music, Education Software and Technology, Instrumental Music, Formal Learning, Creativity, Innovation, Multimedia, Electronic Media

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    71 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Post-Production, Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Media Production, Creativity

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    524 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Music Performance, Music, Music Theory, Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, Classical Music, Art History, Music History

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    696 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Skills you'll gain: Music, World Music, Musical Composition, Music History, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Music Theory, Culture, Art History, Cultural Diversity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Berklee

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music Performance, Musical Composition, Leadership, Booking (Sales), Professional Networking, Professional Development, Entrepreneurship, Verbal Communication Skills, Scheduling

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, Performing Arts, Music, Music Performance, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Art History, Multimedia, Liberal Arts, Vibrations, Psychology, Experimentation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    285 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    Skills you'll gain: Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Music Theory, Music, Performing Arts, Coordination

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    51 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Electronic Components, Electronics, Music Theory, Hardware Design, Digital Design, Instrumental Music, Embedded Systems, System Configuration, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Programming Principles, Digital Communications, Creative Design, Interoperability, Other Programming Languages, Development Environment, Physics, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    55 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Music Performance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    55 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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