*This is a course for beginners as well as intermediate music learners who want to build knowledge on music theory. *

The course materials include basic definitions, practices, and interesting facts and stories about music. We will also mention the great composer J. S. Bach, as we appreciate his famous works and his genius ideas related to mathematics. The practice questions may be a little bit difficult for beginners, but through practice, you will strengthen your skills and improve your music knowledge further.

I am your instructor, Freda Xiaoyun Yu. I have been playing the piano for 21 years (4 years of electronic piano, and 17 years for piano). I started my music theory classes when I was 3 years old, and I took that course in Tianjin Conservatory Of Music. Therefore, I definitely have something to say about music.

What You Will Learn:

- General music interpretation

- Beat, Meter, Rhythm, Tempo

- How to count music beats with the help of your hands

- Syncopation

- Tempo

- The music staff: Staff & Clef

- Repeat sign

- Pitch

- Half step, whole step

- Sharp & Flat natural signs

- Rests

- Major, Minor scales

- Major triad, Minor triad; Major third, Minor third

- Some investigations of J.S. Bach's personal life

If you have questions about music theory or about this course, please use the Q&A function in this platform to contact with me.

Instructor introduction:

(Freda) Xiaoyun Yu

University of London (Goldsmiths), BS. Computer Science, 2023

Tencent QQ Music independent musician

Netease Cloud Music independent musician

~Best of luck & enjoy music with me~