Why do major chords/scales/keys sound happy and minor chords/scales/keys sound sad?.How do I use music theory to help me compose?.What are the rules of voice leading? What is the point of voice leading rules?.What are some guidelines for introducing chromatic chords/pitches into my composition?.Regional differences in terminology: British rhythmic terminology, German letter names, solfege instead of letter names, all-caps Roman numerals, Nashville numbers, Riemannian analysis.
What is atonal music? Why do people listen to it? How can I understand how to listen to atonal music?.How do I read lead sheet notation? What does C/E mean? What's a sus chord? etc.What are Roman numerals (RNs) for? What are figures? Why use Roman numerals to analyze a chord progression instead of lead sheet symbols?.What is the circle of fifths and what is it useful for?.What is a tritone? Why was it avoided in the past? How is it thought of now?.What is the difference between natural, harmonic, and melodic minor and how are they used?.What is the difference between 3/4 and 6/8?.Enharmonics: What is the difference between A♯ and B♭? What's the point of augmented 2nds if a minor 3rd has the same notes? Why would anyone write in C♯ major? etc.How do instrument transpositions work? Why do instruments transpose? Which instruments commonly transpose?.Why not write everything in C? What's the point of different keys? Do different keys evoke different emotions/moods?.Do I have perfect pitch/absolute pitch? How can I learn absolute pitch?.What are some guitar-based books/websites/resources on music theory?.I know basic music theory but want to learn more advanced theory.How can I practice/how do I get better at ear training/aural skills? What apps/websites can I use?.I'm new to music theory, how do I start learning? What are the best textbooks/websites/apps to use?.We hope to have a completely curated and edited FAQ soon.įrequently Asked Questions of /r/musictheory Core music theory curriculum questions Some answers have been edited and approved by mods, and others are just links to threads with answers provided by the community. If you are still confused after reading the FAQ, go ahead and post a thread. Frequently Asked Questions of /r/musictheoryīefore posting a new thread on /r/musictheory to ask a question, please check here to see if it's already answered (use ctrl+F or ⌘F to search for key terms).If you are still confused after reading the FAQ, go ahead and post a thread.Now including PLAYBACK+, a multifunctional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right – available exclusively from Hal Leonard. The price of this book includes access to audio tracks online, for download or streaming, using the unique code inside the book. Take your playing from good to great! Over 2 hours of practice exercises – with complete answers in the back. and more! Learn to hear and to visualize on your instrument.modal interchange, chromaticism, modulation.Complete lessons and analysis include: basic pitch matching This book with online audio access takes you step by step through MI's well-known Ear Training course.