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Music is a subject that is learnt successively from concepts that are less complex to those that are more complex. This website contains references to basic music theory and is the foundation of any aspiring musician. As listed below, there are more than 10 areas covered and one usually applies this theory progressively.

Site Purpose

This site is for music educators and their students. Included are short music examples to reinforce this material. Just as Mozart's Piano Sonata No. 16 in C major was written as a teaching composition, most of the examples associated with this site are for educational purposes. The teaching of music theory, and music in general, is what this site is about. The composition shown below was written by me in 2004. I began writing music when I was 16.

Coverage of Music Theory

As shown below, this site covers 12 main areas. As with any new subject, it is necessary to define new terminology and illustrate what is being discussed. To be used alongside classroom instruction, references to classical and jazz compositions will be made. As Bill Holman stated, "it's a matter of putting in time." Music is an art form worth pursuing, and is mathematical in nature. Today, just as in Bach's time, counterpoint is commonly used and is a concept many composers eventually tackle.

At this site, audio examples of compositions will be provided where necessary, along with details regarding the artist or composition. Musicians learn off each other and any exploration of music concepts requires definition and illustration of less complex ideas before reaching those that are more complex.