AP Music Theory
Information about studying for and taking the advanced placement music theory exam. |
Bimodalism, A New Dimension and Ethos in Harmony
Contemporary alternative to atonal styles of composition. |
Chiasmata Modality
An experimental modality. |
CmajMusic - Bravo Notes
An interactive study of music theory and composition with the opportunity to compose. For all ages. |
Elements of Music Notation
Basic introduction to reading music. Learn note names, clefs, staff, signs. Worksheets and answer keys included. |
Fundamentals of Raga
Introduction to the Indian modal form known as "rag" or "raga". |
Gems of Compositional Wisdom
Articles on advanced atonal and serial concepts. |
Good Ear
Online ear training site. |
Java Music Theory
Suite of Java applets designed to help students of music theory improve their proficiency at basic music theory skills. |
Multimedia Music Theory Tutorial
A concise summary of important concepts in music. |
Music Theory Online
An interactive internet course for learning music fundamentals. Designed to be a high school AP course or freshman college level remedial theory course. |
Polytonic Harmony
Allows for the creation of music in multiple, simultaneous keys as well as a practical method of voice-leading these chords. |
Practical Music Theory
Includes software, books, exercises, and links. |
Rhythm Exercises
Notation for drills, rudiments and etudes for practicing rhythm. By Nick Marshall. |
Star Theory
Free preparatory syllabus in music theory and orchestration. |
Syntactic Structures in Music
By Tom Sutcliffe. Aims to help students of music theory understand the role of chord progressions in musical structures. Site includes animated demos. |
The Basics of Reading Music
Online tutorial by Kevin Meixner. |
The Society for Music Theory
Established in 1977 in order to promote music theory as both a scholarly and a pedagogical discipline. |
The Society for Music Theory
Includes a database of journal article from the SMT Journal. |
The Tonal Centre - Tonality
Interactive site for music composers and theorists which explains and demonstrates some of the key concepts of tonality; including chords, scales, cadences, and modulation. |
Theory of Music with Ted Kirk
Resources for learning and teaching music theory to grade 5 of the Associated Board (UK). |
WholeARTS Music Conservatory
Introductory dialogue for courses in music theory and composition. |
Zeuxilogy
A new theory of musical time, developed in the past twelve years by the music theorist Andrei Pogorilowski. |
