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by Graham Ginty

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Music Theory

Beginner's Guide To Music Theory

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In this video we look at the different scales, how they are used to convey a 'feeling', the order they use and how the keys are named when looking at a scale.

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Tutorial 01 - Introduction and DAW Tools 01:47
Tutorial 02 - Terminology 01:20
Tutorial 03 - Keys and Scales 02:47
Tutorial 04 - Note Characteristics 01:06
Tutorial 05 - Melody 08:25
Tutorial 06 - Chords 12:40
Tutorial 07 - Rhythm 07:09
Course description

If you're just starting out, we know how daunting the term 'Music Theory' can be!

Well, here at Sonic Academy, we've got you covered with a course designed specifically for those of you using Digital Audio Workstations who are looking to produce electronic dance music but want to know the basics.

Over these quick videos we'll look at some of the terminology, rules, structures and tools that will help you stay in key, write epic melodies and flowing chord progressions along with interesting rhythms and bass lines when producing your tracks.

Although it takes years of learning and practice to fully understand music theory, these videos will help get you started on that journey and give you the fundamental tools to start writing.

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