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Basic Music Theory 1 w/ Intro to Chart Writing

  • Beginner
  • 18 and older
  • $240
  • 440 Lafayette St, New York, NY
  • over 5 sessions

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  • $240
  • Astor Place Location @ 440 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10003
  • over 5 sessions
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What you'll learn in this music theory class:

his 5-week workshop covers basic theory from scratch with an introduction to chart writing concepts. Reading and writing music, notating rhythm, time signatures, major scales, transposing melodies, transcribing simple rhythms, intro to chords in a key. Basic chart/lead-sheet writing techniques such as notating the overall rhythmic feel of a song, repeat signs, numbered endings, bar numbers, rehearsal letters.

Goals: Read and write melodic and rhythmic notation, understand keys, change the key of a melody. Begin to relate what you hear to music theory through simple ear training exercises. Create a basic chart of a song using the music theory and symbols learned in this class and more. You don’t need to have any prior music theory knowledge to take this class.

Registration via check is preferred. Please call Coursehorse. Thank you!

Refund Policy

Complete refund if someone changes their mind about signing up. No refund for missed classes.

Reviews of Classes at Alphabet City Music Workshops (2)

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  • Basic Music Theory 1 w/ Intro to Chart Writing

    Reviewed by Melanie C. on 12/4/2014
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Alphabet City Music Workshops

Alphabet City Music Workshops offers a fresh approach to learning music theory in a fun, interactive environment. No prior experience is required for our Basic Theory 1 class or the One-Day Intensives. Originally designed with songwriters, singers, lyricists in mind, lead-sheet and chart writing basics...

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