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Music Theory and Analysis

Academic (University) preparation with worked examples, written practice and independent learning assessments.

Independent university-level study of Music Theory and Analysis. This original curriculum draws on public academic subject descriptions; it is not an official faculty syllabus, university credit, accreditation or an Ivy League qualification. Topics covered: Pitch notation; Intervals; Scales; Key signatures. Rhythm; Meter; Phrasing; Metric ambiguity. Triads; Seventh chords; Inversions; Voice leading. Harmonic function; Cadences; Progressions; Nonchord tones. Counterpoint; Species exercises; Imitation; Contrapuntal analysis. Modulation; Chromatic harmony; Tonicization; Enharmonic reinterpretation. Binary form; Ternary form; Sonata form; Variations. Aural skills; Score reading; Analytical writing; Composition exercises. Projects use safe simulations, public datasets or textual analysis; specialist subject review is required. Includes lessons, supplementary YouTube tutorials, practical exercises, quizzes and free/paid practice tests. Erudex is independent, not affiliated with the source institution or awarding body. Its 80% learning checks are not official grades or university credit. Content requires qualified subject review before use as a complete teaching programme.

32h Certificate available
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Curriculum

One complete track with its own final exam and certificate.

Independent university-level study of Music Theory and Analysis. This original curriculum draws on public academic subject descriptions; it is not an official faculty syllabus, university credit, accreditation or an Ivy League qualification. Topics covered: Pitch notation; Intervals; Scales; Key signatures. Rhythm; Meter; Phrasing; Metric ambiguity. Triads; Seventh chords; Inversions; Voice leading. Harmonic function; Cadences; Progressions; Nonchord tones. Counterpoint; Species exercises; Imitation; Contrapuntal analysis. Modulation; Chromatic harmony; Tonicization; Enharmonic reinterpretation. Binary form; Ternary form; Sonata form; Variations. Aural skills; Score reading; Analytical writing; Composition exercises. Projects use safe simulations, public datasets or textual analysis; specialist subject review is required.

Pitch notation; Intervals; Scales; Key signatures

  • Acoustic Foundations and Orthography of Pitch Notation Lab60 min
  • Interval Theory, Inversion Logic, and Micro-Structural Analysis Lab60 min
  • Diatonic and Synthetic Scales: Architecture and Modal Taxonomy Lab60 min
  • Key Signatures, Circle of Fifths, and Tonal Orientation Lab60 min

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    Every lesson pairs an in-depth video with written notes, key takeaways, a hands-on lab, exercises and a quiz. Work at your own pace, then sit the final examination for your Erudex certificate.