This course is designed for those interested in learning how to read and write music.
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Who this course is for:
- People who want to learn more about reading and writing music
What you’ll learn:
- How to read and write music
- What written notes are
- Major and minor scales
Requirements:
- No prior knowledge required to take this course
Are you interested in advancing your musical talents?
Learning how to read and write music can be one of the most beneficial steps in improving your skills.
This is a comprehensive course intended for beginners wanting to learn how to read and write music. Through video lectures, you will learn how to read and write music.
Here are some of the topics covered in this course:
- What is a written note?
- Treble and Bass Clefs
- Grand Staff
- Rhymes and Mnemonics
- Octaves and Frequency Doubling
- Whole, Half, Quarter, Eighth and Sixteenth notes
- Measures and Barlines
- Compound Time
- Definition of Terms
- Major and Minor Scales
- Flats and Sharps
- And much more!
Take this course today and learn how to read and write music.
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By the end of this course, you will have learned how to read and write music.
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About the Instructor:
David Brogan M.Mus.
Hi, my name is David Brogan. I believe everyone should have the opportunity to learn the piano. Today, the internet makes this possible. You can master the keyboard on everything from a phone app to a grand piano.
Why learn from me? Well, I hold a Masters Degree in Music. It has been my life since turning professional 32 years ago. I am not only a teacher, but a touring musician also. I walk the walk as well as talking the talk.
My dream is very simple. To help create success stories one student at a time. On my piano courses have already helped 1000’s of students reach their goals. Why not join us?
You know that great feeling you get when you hear your favorite song? Now imagine learning how to play it as well. Allow me to offer you the best solution. Put my courses to the test. Invest in your future self. Hit the “Take this course” button now. You won’t regret it.
“I wish I had never learned to play the piano.” Said no-one…Ever.
Course Curriculum
Section 1 - Course Overview & Welcome | |||
Course Welcome And Overview | 00:00:00 | ||
Your Brain On Music | 00:00:00 | ||
Music & The Brain | 00:00:00 | ||
Fur Elise Piano Score | 00:00:00 | ||
PDF Documents | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 2 - Who, What, When, Where, Why & How | |||
What Is A Written Note? | 00:00:00 | ||
Six Key Questions | 00:00:00 | ||
From Say To Play | 00:00:00 | ||
From 6 to 3 | 00:00:00 | ||
What To Play – Pitch | 00:00:00 | ||
When To Play -Value & Duration | 00:00:00 | ||
How To Play – Signs & Symbols | 00:00:00 | ||
Recap So Far! | 00:00:00 | ||
2D Music Model | 00:00:00 | ||
3D Music Model | 00:00:00 | ||
Onto The Page | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 3 - What To Play | |||
Introduction | 00:00:00 | ||
Pitch | 00:00:00 | ||
Treble Clef | 00:00:00 | ||
Bass Clef | 00:00:00 | ||
Grand Staff | 00:00:00 | ||
Treble Clef Lines | 00:00:00 | ||
Treble Clef Spaces | 00:00:00 | ||
Bass Clef Lines | 00:00:00 | ||
Bass Clef Spaces | 00:00:00 | ||
Half Steps & Recap | 00:00:00 | ||
Rhymes & Mnemonics | 00:00:00 | ||
Guido’s Hands & Resources | 00:00:00 | ||
Middle C4 & Ledger Lines | 00:00:00 | ||
Octaves & Frequency Doubling | 00:00:00 | ||
Ledger Line Tips & Tricks | 00:00:00 | ||
In Context – Fur Elise | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 4 - When To Play | |||
Introduction | 00:00:00 | ||
Whole Note – Semibreve | 00:00:00 | ||
Half Note – Minim | 00:00:00 | ||
Quarter Note – Crotchet | 00:00:00 | ||
Eighth Note – Quaver | 00:00:00 | ||
Sixteenth Note – Semiquaver | 00:00:00 | ||
1/32nd Note – Demisemiquaver | 00:00:00 | ||
1/64th Note – Hemidemisemiquaver | 00:00:00 | ||
Table Of Note Values | 00:00:00 | ||
Relative Note Values – Circular Chart | 00:00:00 | ||
Rests | 00:00:00 | ||
Dotted Notes & Rests | 00:00:00 | ||
Tied Notes | 00:00:00 | ||
Note Parts | 00:00:00 | ||
Equal Terms (American/European) | 00:00:00 | ||
Measures & Barlines | 00:00:00 | ||
Time Signatures | 00:00:00 | ||
Compound Time | 00:00:00 | ||
Irregular Time Signatures | 00:00:00 | ||
Definition Of Terms | 00:00:00 | ||
Hierarchy Of Beats | 00:00:00 | ||
Eastman Counting System | 00:00:00 | ||
Triplets & Duplets | 00:00:00 | ||
Rhythmic Examples | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 5 - How To Play | |||
How To Play | 00:00:00 | ||
Major & Minor Keys | 00:00:00 | ||
Chords – Maj Min Dim Aug | 00:00:00 | ||
Chords -Inversions | 00:00:00 | ||
Major Scales -Formula | 00:00:00 | ||
Relative Minor Scales | 00:00:00 | ||
Accidentals – Sharp Flat & Natural Signs | 00:00:00 | ||
The Harmonic Minor Scale | 00:00:00 | ||
The Melodic Minor Scale | 00:00:00 | ||
Legato & Staccato | 00:00:00 | ||
Recap So Far | 00:00:00 | ||
Musical Terms – Signs & Symbols | 00:00:00 | ||
Writing Conventions | 00:00:00 | ||
Why Flat? Why Not Sharp? | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 6 - Deconstructing Fur Elise | |||
Deconstruction | 00:00:00 | ||
Fur Therese? | 00:00:00 | ||
Bagatelle | 00:00:00 | ||
Beethoven’s Intent | 00:00:00 | ||
Clef & Key | 00:00:00 | ||
Time Signature & Dynamics | 00:00:00 | ||
Pedal & Marking Up The Score | 00:00:00 | ||
Accidentals & Rests | 00:00:00 | ||
Editorial Markings & Bar Numbers | 00:00:00 | ||
Double Barlines. Repeat Signs & 1st & 2nd Endings | 00:00:00 | ||
Dotted Notes. Clef Change. Ledger Lines. | 00:00:00 | ||
Chords. Flats. Ornaments. Eastman (Counting) | 00:00:00 | ||
Slurs & Phrasing | 00:00:00 | ||
Beyond The Page | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 7 - Course Conclusion | |||
Course Summary | 00:00:00 |
Very Thorough
I really enjoyed this course. Each video was short and to the point, with lots of great information. I definitely know how to read music a lot better now. I just knew the basics about reading the grand staff, but chords were my weakness. The formulas for major, minor, augmented, diminished chords, and much much more were very helpful and easy to understand. I also learned how to write music better as well. Also reading the page is easier now too.
Good job!
Very good and quality teaching!
Congratulations!
Good school
I mainly use FL Studio 12 to practice my music skills, but there is a feature where you can convert your piano roll stuff to a music score. But this lesson is good for writing music scores. Thanks.