Music theory explains how songs function and provides a foundation for musical development. Learning theory is essential for all musicians, not just instrumentalists. Theory helps break creative blocks and write better songs
Melody is a collection of musical tones grouped together as a single entity. It consists of pitch (vibrations) and duration (note lengths). Sheet music shows melody using 5-line staff notation and note shapes
Music theory helps musicians understand and communicate music language. Core elements are harmony, melody, and rhythm. Notes are arranged in 12 keys on piano keyboard. Intervals measure distance between notes in semitones
Learning composition requires memorizing small music fragments and combining them. Composers create music based on past experience and shared vocabularies. Basic music theory knowledge is essential for understanding composition