Music Theory 101: From Keys And Scales To Rhyth... -

A is the "home base" of a song, and a Scale is the sequence of notes within that key.

Sound "sad" or "serious." The natural minor formula is: W–H–W–W–H–W–W . Music Theory 101: From Keys and Scales to Rhyth...

Try to associate intervals with famous songs (e.g., the first two notes of "Star Wars" is a Perfect 5th). A is the "home base" of a song,

The set of sharps or flats at the beginning of a staff that tells you which notes to play throughout the piece. 3. Rhythm and Meter Rhythm is how music is organized in time. The Beat: The steady pulse you clap along to. Note Values: Whole Note: 4 beats Half Note: 2 beats Quarter Note: 1 beat Eighth Note: 1/2 beat Time Signatures: The two numbers at the start of a piece. The set of sharps or flats at the

The sequence of chords (like I - IV - V) that creates the "flow" of a song. 5. Practical Ear Training Theory is best learned by hearing.