Theory classes at your fingertips

If you are curious about chords, scales, and the many relationships notes have to one another OR you are wondering what a college level music course looks like, look no further. Below are links to four theory workbooks. If you are feeling extra ambitious, try completing the worksheets at the end of each book. The material you'll find in these books is considered non-traditional theory, meaning you won't learn species counterpoint or any other classical stuff for that matter. However, this is functional harmony and can be applied on a gig or in your own songwriting. This is the real deal...

Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Book 4

Music as Art - Giant Steps

Music and art are beautifully intertwined in this visual presentation of a tune by tenor saxophonist John Coltrane a.k.a. "Trane." One of his major contributions to jazz was his invention of the chord progression in the composition you'll hear here entitled "Giant Steps." Take a look at this link, hopefully it will inspire you to create something artistic to go along with something you've heard. Music is art, and the two can drive one another.

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This however is not art...