The Ultimate Music Theory Review: Everything You Need to Know

🎵Harmony is the aspect of music that distinguishes it from other types of music around the world. It is the result of hearing two or more different pitches at the same time.

🎹Tonal harmony, which uses a tonal center, was the focus of composers during the common practice period (1650-1900).

🎶In tonal harmony, chords are mostly built of thirds, known as tertian chords. They are based on major and minor scales.

🎼Functional harmony is the idea that chords have specific functions and roles within a key.

🔢The major scale is an essential part of music theory and tonal harmony. It is a specific pattern of whole steps and half steps that encompasses one octave.

Who can benefit from this music theory review?

—This music theory review is beneficial for AP music theory students, undergraduate music theory students, and anyone who wants to learn more about music theory.

Is this video designed for beginners?

—No, this video is not designed for beginners. It is a comprehensive review intended to help viewers review and reinforce their understanding of music theory concepts.

What is tonal harmony?

—Tonal harmony refers to music that has a tonal center and is based on major and minor scales. It was the focus of composers during the common practice period (1650-1900).

What are tertian chords?

—Tertian chords are chords that are built of thirds, meaning they are built by stacking notes that are a third apart. They are commonly used in tonal harmony.

What is the major scale?

—The major scale is a specific pattern of whole steps and half steps that spans one octave. It is an essential part of music theory and tonal harmony.

00:00This comprehensive music theory review covers a wide range of topics and is suitable for AP music theory students and those interested in learning more about music theory.

00:35Harmony is the aspect of music that distinguishes it from other types of music around the world. It is the result of hearing two or more different pitches at the same time.

03:20Tonal harmony, which uses a tonal center, was the focus of composers during the common practice period (1650-1900).

08:00In tonal harmony, chords are mostly built of thirds, known as tertian chords. They are based on major and minor scales.

13:50Functional harmony is the idea that chords have specific functions and roles within a key.

16:20The major scale is an essential part of music theory and tonal harmony. It is a specific pattern of whole steps and half steps that encompasses one octave.