Music Theory is defined by Dictionary.com as "thestudyofthetheoreticalelementsofmusicincludingsoundandpitch,rhythm,melody,harmony,and notation." music theory. (n.d.). Dictionary.com's 21st Century Lexicon. Retrieved June 09, 2016 from Dictionary.com websitehttp://www.dictionary.com/browse/music-theory In this class we will explore written rhythm and notation, time signatures, major and minor Scales, key signatures, intervals, major and minor scale triads and chord progressions, melodic writing, analysis of the chord progressions and form or existing music, and harmonization of new and previously existing melodies.
On the pages of this website you will find a copy of this class' syllabus, assignments and links used in class, and supplemental materials that you are encouraged to use for review. You will also find a Music Theory Forum, to which you will need to submit responses and assignments.