Introduction

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Getting Ready to Start

The Stave

What is Pitch?

The Grand Staff

Notes of the Grand Staff

Pitch Notation

Beats Crotchets and Quarter Notes

Minims and Semibreves

Bars Bar Lines and Time Signatures

More Time Signatures and the Dotted Minim

Rhythm Basics

Sharps and Flats

Naturals and Cancellation

Note Alterations

Quavers and Their Grouping

Semiquavers and Their Grouping

Mixing Quavers and Semiquavers

Ties

Dotted Notes

Rests

Rests in Practice

More on Rhythm

Tones and Semitones

The Scale of C Major

The Scales of G, D and F Major

Tonic Triads

Intervals

More on Pitch

Final Words

Master Music Theory and Elevate Your Piano Playing.Unlock the secrets of music theory and take your piano playing to new heights with our comprehensive online course or book. Discover the power of understanding the underlying notes, rhythms, dynamics, and articulations that make up every piece of music. By delving into the mechanics of music, you'll gain a deeper appreciation for the art form and enhance your playing beyond all recognition.Through this course I will guide you through the fundamentals of music theory in a clear and concise manner.Of course, like all EPA courses, this course comes with unlimited help and feedback from a piano teacher with over 30 years teaching experience.Ask questions and even send videos of your playing to get helpful, constructive feedback. Never worry about if you’re doing it right!Every EPA course is an investment in your piano journey because it’s not just about playing nice melodies. It is also about developing you piano skills so that, with each course or collection, you learn new techniques and information to help you become a better and more knowledgeable pianist.

Useful for the complete beginner to learn the basics of music theory or the recent starter to consolidate their learning and fill in any gaps, this course covers all the elements of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music grade 1 syllabus.

Music Theory Basics

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