Learn to identify different rhythms and instruments in a piece of music with this free online music theory course. This free online Music Theory diploma will introduce you to basic music theory and then cover the subjects of instruments, rhythm, melody, harmony, and musical form. In this course you will study different musical instruments and the techniques used in classical music pieces. You will also learn how these aspects of classical music are applied to other genres of music. Take this free online course today and start developing your ear for music!
| College | Alison |
| Course ID | 187731 |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Diploma |
| Course Duration | 10-15 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | In This Free Course, You Will Learn How To • Explain how to listen to music properly • Differentiate between rhythm and melody • Discuss the differences between verse and chorus • Explain the general format of symphonies • Distinguish between duple and triple meters • Discuss the use of chromaticism • Explain what a harmony is • Define what a coda is • Explain what a harmony is • Explain what a chord progression is • Distinguish between major and minor chords • Distinguish between conjunct or disjunct melodies |
| Course Code | 1378 |

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