It is basically the "math" of music. It explains why certain note sounds as they do
Generally speaking, "theory," whether it be science or the arts, is the study of that discipline's principles as opposed to its practice. For example, there are classes in automotive theory. Basic automotive theory teaches about the different parts of an automobile and how they work. Music Theory, then, teaches about the different parts of music and how they work.
Music theory is mysterious to so many people because we experience music everyday, we love music, we pursue music for the pleasure it brings us. And all of these are possible without understanding anything about music. When we delve into the "mechanics" of music, we enter the realm of music theory.
I am not sure what music theory you are looking for. Music theory is very vast and required time and practice to know it completely. You can check out some music theory lessons at pianomother and from there you can learn the basic up to the advance lessons for music theory.
You should look to find music theory lessons for your child by hiring a personal music teacher with a degree in music theory, or that have at least taken music theory classes.
Music Theory Spectrum was created in 1979.
Journal of Music Theory was created in 1957.
Society for Music Theory was created in 1977.
The opposite of diatonic in music theory is chromatic.
To learn music theory, there are step by step instructions in many music books. Alternatively a good music teacher should be able to explain music theory.
No, you do not need music theory to create music, but having an understanding of music theory can help you compose more effectively and communicate your musical ideas more clearly.
There are 12 major keys in music theory.
There are 12 minor keys in music theory.
Music Theory. When you are studying music in musical aspects (vice historical or technological aspects), you are studying music theory.
While knowing music theory can be helpful in making music, it is not a strict requirement. Many musicians create music without formal knowledge of music theory, relying instead on their creativity and intuition.