Learn from the master of harmony and find out how Bach uses suspensions to enrich the chords within this chorale. We examine the choice of harmony and modulation, the part writing, the use of inessential notes and suspensions, plus...

Sometimes keeping things simple works. This Bach chorale is a great example of how Bach keeps things simple and still manages to demonstrate his artistic genius. We examine the choice of harmony and modulation, the part writing, the use...

Today we begin looking at Post-Tonal Music Theory (or, fourth semester theory). Atonal music can be super confusing at first. Don't worry, we're starting off slow: we're just looking at Octave Equivalency and Pitch Class today.

Overview of the Dorian Mode

Music Matters demonstrates Interpreting a Lead Sheet with Style

A look at all that can be done using the Circle of 5ths

Learn how to solve problems with arcs of a circle. An arc is a curve made by two points on the circumference of a circle. The measure of an arc corresponds to the central angle made by the two radii from the center of the circle to the...

What does pandiatonicism mean in music? How did pandiatonicism come about and which composers used it? This music theory lesson explains pandiatonicism, ‘pan’ meaning ‘all’ and ‘diatonic’ meaning inside a key. Examples are explored which...

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DESCRIPTION: There are some key words we need to know for circles: radius, circumference, diameter, sector, segment, tangent, chord and arc. In this video we discover what they all mean. The radius is the distance from the centre of a...

How to read chords on a lead sheet on the piano. Many pieces of music are presented in lead sheet format i.e. where a melodic line is printed with chord symbols above. What do these symbols mean and how does one play from a lead sheet?...

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A journey through the hit song “Killing me softly” in order to work out what makes it such a success. We look at the design of the melody and how one phrase relates to another. We also examine the rhythmic structure and the colourful...

Are you struggling to get started in writing a chord progression? If you want to use chord II what are the best options for chords to follow? This music composition lesson gives you plenty of options for chords that progress well from...

Learn how do to construct and use augmented 6th chords in minor keys. This music composition lesson explains the best ways to write approach chords to Augmented 6th chords and the best ways to resolve them. After explaining how to form...

Learn all about the perfect cadence, which chords it uses and how it sounds. Do you want to know what a cadence is? More specifically, do you want to know what a perfect cadence is? Would you like to play one or to write one? Would you...

Learn how to solve problems with arcs of a circle. An arc is a curve made by two points on the circumference of a circle. The measure of an arc corresponds to the central angle made by the two radii from the center of the circle to the...

Learn how to solve problems with chords. A chord is a line that has its two endpoints on the circle. A chord passing through the center of the circle is refered to as the diameter of the circle. A chord divides the circle into two...

This video is a lecture presentation on the definitions of different parts of a circle. The presenter explains the concept of circle parts and their importance in geometry. The video covers eight components that are essential in...

We delve inside the mind of Bach and examine one of his Chorales employing a Chorale melody and a Figured Bass. The video covers the meaning of the figures used alongside the bass line, after which there is a demonstration of how to play...

Today I want to talk about parallel major and minor keys. The example we are using today is the Spanish Christmas carol A La Nanita Nana. First we will look at how to identify the minor key by using the three half step trick. Then we can...

How to use diminished 7th chords. This music composition lesson explains how to construct a diminished 7th chord and how to key reference it, clearing up various common misunderstandings on the way. We explore the diminished 7th chord in...

This music theory lesson teaches you how to harmonize a melody with chords in a minor key on the piano. The video focuses on how to choose the most effective chords for the given melody and also investigates the particular challenges of...