Some people spend a lifetime studying music theory - and there’s certainly value in doing that - but if you just want to know the basics, fast, ToneGym’s new crash course could be well worth taking.

If the mention of scales conjures frightening flashbacks of instrumental lessons undertaken in your youth, you won’t be alone. But, the importance of scales cannot be understated - they are a vital ...

From half diminished chords to phrygian modes; music theory can be both a help and a hindrance to many, but do you really need it in order to be a great musician? When you purchase through links on ...

Across the board, I see a huge amount of resistance to the idea of learning music theory, scales, and any kind of advanced philosophy in music at all. There’s an air of pride about not knowing things ...

The mathematical rules for creating musical harmony may be more malleable than thought. Western music theory traditionally holds that chords sound most pleasant when they contain notes separated by ...

A Californian elementary music teacher has a geeky music theory take on the most popular music of the season. ’Tis the season... for geeky versions of Christmas carols. Over the last few days, a video ...

Big news for music theory enthusiasts - the Mixolydian #7 scale will change your harmonic understanding for good. Redditor Whistle-Punk calls it a 'Mixolydian #7' scale, and the story of its discovery ...

Prior to taking Music Theory I or Aural Skills I, all students must first take a Music Theory Placement Exam. The exam is administered at UNG audition dates and again during the first day of fall ...