We have several different categories for you to look at.

If you are a beginner - basic theory would be the

best place to start. We have included videos wherever possible. They are very educational, informative
and very helpful in the understanding of basic concepts.

Basic Theory

Music Theory

This is a great starting point for beginners. We look at the fundamentals of music theory, and the
concepts you will need to to understand. They include:

pitch, sound, notes, staves and clefs

bar lines ... repeat signs and related symbols including endings, codas and segnos.

notes in detail - shape, length, different types of notes

notes and rests

rules regarding the stems of notes

video - note names, rests, dotted notes... learn more

Tones and Semitones

Tones & Semitones

The building blocks of music. We look at the difference between tones and semitones and list a number
of examples.

what are tones?

what are semitones?

the difference between tones and semitones

diatonic and chromatic semitones

accidentals and how they affect tones and semitones

video - accidentals, tones, semitones... learn more

Time Signature

Time Signature

We look at different types of time signatures and where they are used along with a few examples for
good measure.
what is a time signature?

where is it placed?

what are the more common time signatures?

simple and compound time signatures?

where simple time signatures are used?

where compound time signatures are used?... learn more

Key Signature

Key Signature

We discuss the importance of key signatures, and include videos by MrTheoryGuy which you will find
extremely helpful:

what is a key signature?

where is it placed?

the order of sharps and flats in a key signature?

where accidentals are placed on The Stave?

key signature chart of all major and minor keys

videos - the basics: parts 1, 2, & 3... learn more

Music Intervals

Music Intervals

We discuss the following:

what is an interval?

diatonic and chromatic intervals?

names which define each interval... major minor, augmented, diminished and perfect

harmonic and melodic intervals?

perfect and imperfect intervals?

dissonant and compound intervals?

interval inversions?

tritones?
common names for music intervals... learn more

Music Terminology

Music Theory

We take a closer look at some more specific terminology and concepts you will find useful...

clef transposition?

key transposition?

legato and staccato?

the slur?

the tie?

enharmonic change?

modulation?

syncopation?

tetrachords... learn more

Bass Clef

Bass Clef or F Clef

Definition of a Bass clef and the notes on the bass clef - notes on lines and notes in spaces - diagrams,
video... also known as the F Clef.

Repeat Signs