
How Music Works interactively explores music theory with 7 free music theory lessons.
With Music Theory you’ll be able to…
- make your own music
- build your own chord progressions
- improvise melodies and chords
- learn & memorize your favorite music faster by understanding the underlying structure
…and it’s easy to learn with our ~2 minute interactive, playable lessons!
Start by learning what a sound wave is and play around with amplitude and pitch.
Then explore harmony and the ratio between two sound waves.
Before you are done with the lessons, you will understand:
- Pentatonic scale.
- Chromatic scale.
- Major chords.
- Minor chords.
- Diminished chords.
- Major key signature.
- Minor key signature.
- Diatonic chords.
And, best of all, having explored the physics of sound — How Music Works — you will never look at music the same!
Naturally this free taste is a prelude to the full music theory premium course. Nevertheless, the free 7 lessons are definitely worth it!
Free Resource
- Music Theory Lessons @ LightNote.co
Additional Resources

Music Theory Worksheets {Free}
If your appetite has been whetted and you are ready to learn more, here is another great option.
Essentials of Music Theory ~ Free eBook
An elementary and easy way to learn music theory through music appreciation.
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Conversations on Harmony {Free eBook}
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