http://cnx.org/content http://cnx.org/content/col10208/1.5 col10208 Introduction to Music Theory 1.5 2003/03/24 15:03:55.130 US/Central 2005/03/14 10:11:26.811 US/Central Catherine Schmidt-Jones Catherine Schmidt-Jones caschmidtjones@gmail.com Catherine Catherine Catherine chords harmony interval key major key major scale minor key minor scale music theory triads Arts This course introduces the basic concepts and terms needed to discuss melody and harmony. It is intended for teens or adults with no background in music theory but some familiarity with reading common notation and playing an instrument (or singing). Concepts covered include interval, major and minor keys and scales, triads and chords. en Catherine Schmidt-Jones Pitch and Interval Octaves and the Major-Minor Tonal System Half Steps and Whole Steps Interval Ear Training Interval Harmonic Analysis Major Keys and Scales Minor Keys and Scales Transposition Keys and Scales Major Keys and Scales Minor Keys and Scales The Circle of Fifths Triads and Chords Triads Naming Triads Beginning Harmonic Analysis Minor Keys Key Signature Major Keys Naming Triads Cadence in Music Harmony Modes and Ragas Minor Keys and Scales Melody Rhythm Harmonic Analysis Major Keys and Scales Consonance and Dissonance Sound, Physics, and Music Harmonic Series Interval Related Activities for Young Students Triads Naming Triads Tuning Systems Octaves and Diatonic Music Harmony Beyond Triads: Naming Other Chords