How To Read Music

Welcome to Reading Music & The Symbols of Music Notation

What you'll learn

Read Music Using Proven Techniques

Understand All the Symbols (Not Only the Notes) of a Music Score

Read, Play, and Count Rhythms Accurately

Requirements

I'll be using a piece of software in this course that I would like students to get. Don't worry - it's free! And works on Mac and PC programs. I'll tell you more in the first few videos.

Description

100% Answer Rate! Every single question posted to this class is answered within 24 hours by the instructor. For years I've been teaching Music Theory in the college classroom. These classes use the same syllabus I've used in my college classes for years, at a fraction of the cost. I believe anyone can learn Music Theory - and cost shouldn't be a barrier.Recently I was named as a semi-finalist for the Grammy Foundation's Music Educator of the Year award because of my in-person university classes. Now I'm taking those classes to Udemy in an online format in order to reach more students and give them the joy of Music Theory. This class is a Comprehensive class - it will have many parts, going through my entire annual curriculum.This class is Part 1: Reading Music & The Symbols of Music Notation.In this class, we will cover:My approach to Music TheoryTools you will need to learn Music Theory quickly and efficientlyMusic software: Notation programsThe elements of the ScorePitch NamesPitch ClassesOctavesThe White KeysThe Black Keys (not the band!)Half-Steps and Whole-StepsClefsIntervalsNaming OctavesIdentifying Notes on the StaffIdentifying Notes on the KeyboardBeat and Beat DivisionsTempoDownbeats and UpbeatsDotted RhythmsTime SignaturesTiesAccidentalsForm in Music Notation…and much, much more!And of course, once you sign up for Part 1 - Reading Music & The Symbols of Music Notation, you automatically get huge discounts to all the upcoming parts of this class.You will not have another opportunity to learn Music Theory in a more comprehensive way than this. Start here.Dr. Jason Allen is an Ableton Certified Trainer and a Ph.D. in Music Composition and master of Electronic Sounds. His music has been heard internationally in film, radio, video games, and industrial sound, as well as the concert hall and theater. His 2015 album, Aniscorcia, reaching the CMJ Top200 Charts and radio broadcasts nationwide. In 2014 he was named a semi-finalist for the Grammy Music Educator Award.He currently is an adjunct professor of composition at the University of St. Thomas, and the CEO of Slam Academy in Minneapolis.Praise for classes by Dr. Jason Allen:"Without a doubt the best explanation and east of use that one can get. It leaves you enough room to go explore. The classes go by quickly, so you can be on your way to being proficient. What are you waiting for!""Amazing - Seriously Loved It! I took all his courses and have to say I'm so happy! Learned loads! Jason is an awesome teacher!""I have never had any formal training in music at all. Trying to learn all the notes and how everything translated was a serious challenge. After going through this class, Dr. J has totally brought down the barriers. The content was very useful and was easy to grasp for me.""I like these courses because you can get up and running quickly without having to spend hours of time wading through TMI (too much information!). Jason hits the high points but shows you what you need to know. Thanks!""I've watched many other videos on scales and chords before, however, this one has been the best. I now understand minor scales and chords and even how to analyze songs. It really gave me the confidence to start producing music because I feel like I have some structure and guidelines to follow. AWESOME!""Clear and Informative - Jason has a clear uncluttered style (with the important dashes of humor) of presentation that is focused on the important key aspects of this course. Recommended for those starting out!""Dr. Allen does it again with his music theory series. This course really opened up everything I learned from the 1st section, and now I understand more about the composition side of things for music. I highly highly recommend this course to anyone!!! Really opened my eyes to many things I wasn't aware of."

Overview

Section 1: Getting Started

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 My Approach to Reading Music and Music Theory

Lecture 3 Tools You Will Need For This Course

Lecture 4 Update! MuseScore 3.0

Lecture 5 Download: Staff Paper

Lecture 6 About Notation Software Programs

Section 2: All The Little Dots

Lecture 7 The Elements of the Score

Lecture 8 Pitch Names

Lecture 9 Pitch Classes

Lecture 10 Octaves

Lecture 11 Worksheet No. 1 (DOWNLOAD)

Section 3: The Keyboard Layout

Lecture 12 Why We Use a Keyboard

Lecture 13 The White Keys

Lecture 14 The Black Keys (not the band…)

Lecture 15 Half-Steps and Whole-Steps

Lecture 16 A Little Review of What We've Learned So Far

Lecture 17 Worksheet No. 2 (DOWNLOAD)

Section 4: Pitch Notation on the Staff

Lecture 18 Staff Overview

Lecture 19 Clefs

Lecture 20 Treble Clef Refresher

Lecture 21 Naming Notes and Intervals

Lecture 22 Octave Names

Lecture 23 Worksheet No. 3 (DOWNLOAD)

Section 5: Reading Rhythms

Lecture 24 Beats and Beat Divisions

Lecture 25 Duple vs. Triple

Lecture 26 Tempo, Downbeats, and Upbeats

Lecture 27 Worksheet No. 4 (DOWNLOAD)

Section 6: Notating Time on a Musical Staff

Lecture 28 Rhythmic Subdivisions

Lecture 29 Dots

Lecture 30 Rests

Lecture 31 Time Signatures

Lecture 32 Ties

Lecture 33 Languages

Lecture 34 Worksheet No. 5 (DOWNLOAD)

Section 7: Score Symbols and Conventions

Lecture 35 Dynamics and Repeats

Lecture 36 Accidental Behavior and Naturals

Lecture 37 Form

Lecture 38 Worksheet No. 6 (DOWNLOAD)

Section 8: Putting It All Together

Lecture 39 Places to Find Scores Online

Lecture 40 Tips for Practicing Notes and Rhythms

Lecture 41 A Bunch of Practice Sheet Music! (DOWNLOAD)

Section 9: Wrap Up!

Lecture 42 Thanks & Bye! (For Now!)

Lecture 43 Bonus Lecture: What Are Scales, and Why Do We Care?

Lecture 44 Bonus Lecture: Discount Offers & Mailing List

This course is designed for students who have either never tried to learn music theory before, or tried and couldn't come grasp the concepts.,This is a course for students who want to understand everything about music theory, for the ground up.