The shared language
Music Theory
The language all instruments share. Scales, the circle of fifths, chord symbols, concert pitch and overtones. Take note: it is much less scary than it sounds. 🎵
Reference
Scales and Notes
The chromatic scale, sharps and flats, and why some notes have two names.
The Circle of Fifths
Tonic, dominant and subdominant. How chords connect to a key.
Chord Notation
How chord symbols like Cm7 and Dsus4 actually work.
Concert Pitch
Why A is tuned to 440 Hz, and what it means to be in tune with others.
Overtones
Why one note sounds full, and how to play a single overtone as a harmonic.