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This section from Volume 1 of the Oxford History of Western Music covers the very beginnings of what is considered... see more
The manner in which music theory has been traditionally taught is now in a state of flux. Originally, the study of music... see more
This open e-book is the result of a project funded by a University of Edinburgh Student Experience Grant, Open... see more
Resource for music reading instruction. Produced by Rice University, Connexions, the overall resource in which this... see more
An expanded version of "Introduction to Music Theory", this course includes a review of common notation and an... see more
An expanded version of "Introduction to Music Theory", this course includes a review of common notation and an... see more
Through a progressive series of composition projects, this course investigates the sonic organization of musical works... see more
Noteflight® is an online music writing application that lets you create, view, print and hear music notation with... see more
This course introduces the basic concepts and terms needed to discuss melody and harmony. It is intended for teens or... see more
This class introduces students to the rudiments of Western music through oral, aural, and written practice utilizing... see more
This open e-book is the result of a project funded by a University of Edinburgh Student Experience Grant, Open... see more
This is a free, online textbook designed for learning about music. "The book "introduces the basic concepts and terms... see more
This course is for experienced guitarists who are comfortable with guitar tablature and would like an introduction to... see more
The system of music notation allows users to specify two of the main characteristics of music: the note to be played, and... see more
This is a renewable assignment for the students of music colleges and jazz schools who are making an arrangements of... see more
A media rich site that explores the history of graphical musical notation.
This is an open set of music dictation assignments, practice assignments, and supplemental videos. Topics covered... see more
Rāgs Around the Clock is a rich and vibrant compendium for the discovery and study of North Indian classical music. The... see more
'Sounding the Bookshelf 1501' explores how everyday texts in Renaissance Italy engaged with music, sound, and hearing. Of... see more
This site contains a Flash animation analysis of Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik.
Impro-Visor (short for “Improvisation Advisor”) is a music notation program designed to help jazz musicians compose and... see more
Nicolas Slonimsky’s Thesaurus of Scales and Melodic Patterns has been cited by creative musicians as different as Arnold... see more
'Learn to play the piano the new, fun way. LineSpace turns sight-reading practice into an engaging and addicting game.... see more
'iHarmony is a fully complete collection of all the scales, chords and harmonizations you can find in music. It's very... see more