Fundamentals of Music Theory

The University of Edinburgh (on Coursera)

Type

Online course

Field

Arts, design and architecture

Where

Online

When

Self-paced, start any time

Length

About 11 hours

Apply by

Rolling

Cost

Enrolment free; graded work and certificate need the paid Certificate experience (audit option not confirmed)

Perks

Shareable Coursera certificate (paid)

Teaches Western notation, scales, modes, chords, rhythm, form and functional harmony, ending with analysis of a Bach Prelude and a final exam. Open to: beginners. The catch: certificate and graded assignments are paid; the page shows both about 11 hours and a 1-week pace. Click Enroll on the course page.

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