Music theory.net: Diatonic Triads

A fabulous resource for beginners in music theory! Gives examples and explanations of the sixteenth note, eighth note, quarter note, half note, and whole note. The last page on this site provides a chart showing the relationship of each...

A terrific reference for music students and teachers! Explains the fundamentals of the major scale, provides diagrams, and audio clips to help children recognize this piece of music theory.

This online quiz gives students a chance to recognize triads and seventh chords, by listening to audio clips. Teachers can customize this quiz and print out progress reports.

A thorough description of chords, roots, and triads. Provides illustrated examples as well as audio clips to supplement this lesson.(You may need to download Flash Player to view this site.)

A thorough description of generic intervals with a printable chart at the end of the lesson. MusicTheory.net provides illustrated examples, and highlighted vocabulary terms. (You may need to download Flash Player to view this site.)

This interactive resource provides hands-on lessons in basic music theory and ear training.

A fabulous tool for music teachers and students! This online quiz tests students knowledge of the various musical notes. (Click on "toggle" to check your answers along the way.)

A terrific resource for beginners! Gives examples of dots and ties, and explains how they are used. Simple illustrations and explanations make this animated site easy to follow. By MusicTheory.net.

Examples of simple and compound meters, as well as explanations of the terms duple, triple, and quadruple. Plenty of illustrations accompany this terrific resource. By MusicTheory.net.

An explanation of phrases and cadences with illustrated examples. Also provides audio clips, and a printable chart at the end of the lesson. By MusicTheory.net.