One of the most asked questions when it comes to music theory is
"Can I learn music theory on my own?" Well, the answer to that is YES you can learn music theory on your own. It isn't rocket science, however it'll take much more time for you to learn music theory on your own than with someone who teaches it.
The Basics Of Music Theory
Some definitions of the basic music theory terminology include music notation, pitch, scale, modes, rhythm, key signatures, intervals, melody, harmony, chords and chord progressions. Music notes can be a universal language for all those that enjoy music and music making.
Do All Musicians Need To Know Music Theory?
Nope. You don't necessarily need to know music theory in order to be a musician or to make music. Music theory only gives you a better understanding of music and helps to understand why notes sound the way they do and why only a certain number of fixed notes classify as a certain chord. However, it's always better to learn music theory for making music.
Is Music Theory Difficult?
NO, NO and NO! Music theory is not difficult. Many people tend to get intimidated by Music Theory so they decide not to learn it and others leave learning it in the midway due to this same reason. Once again, Music Theory isn't difficult, it's just complex. It has many things that once understood don't sound difficult at all. Music Theory only has a lot to it but it isn't difficult.
The best way to learn theory is to study the concepts in their natural order.
Notes and pitches.
Scales and modes.
Key. Understand how a key signature relates to a scale, and vice versa.
Intervals.
Chords.
Diatonic Harmony.
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