Build a solid foundation with essential music theory concepts tailored for producers. Understand scales, chords, and progressions to create harmonious and impactful tracks.
Course Duration: 1 Month
Curriculum Outline:
1. Music Theory Fundamentals
- Understanding notes, scales, and intervals
- Major and minor scales and their emotional impact
- Building and identifying chords (triads and extensions)
2. Melody and Harmony
- Crafting melodies: stepwise motion and leaps
- Chord progressions: common patterns in electronic music
- Using harmony to add depth and emotion
3. Rhythm and Groove
- Time signatures and note values
- Syncopation and rhythmic variation
- Creating grooves that work with drums and bass
4. Applying Music Theory in Production
- Using MIDI tools for composition in DAWs
- Leveraging scale and chord plugins
- Layering melodies, harmonies, and rhythms for full arrangements
5. Final Project
Students compose a short track (16-32 bars) demonstrating music theory concepts
