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We continue our "Building Music" series, looking at how composers construct music. Today we look at how motifs can be used to construct phrases, and phrases can be used to make periods.

We continue our "Building Music" series, looking at how composers construct music. Today we look at how motifs, phrases, and periods, and themes are used to create full musical forms.

We continue our "Building Music" series, looking at how composers construct music. Today we look at how motifs, phrases, and periods can be used to construct themes.

What is a clef and how does it work?

Today we learn how to count to four. The basics of how to count rhythm in Common Time.

How can you find what key a piece of music is in? Just follow this easy flowchart in three easy steps!

Today we look at the different elements that make up modern sheet music, what they mean, and how to read them.

How do you know what the two numbers at the beginning of a piece of music mean? Are they a fraction? Will any two numbers work? Find out today How To Read Time Signatures on Two Minute Music Theory.

In this video, we look at different ways to manipulate a motif into music.

Binary Form is a piece of music with two sections. Perhaps like a verse and a chorus.

Today, we look at the values of notes and rests.

What exactly are double sharps and flats, and why are they needed? Find out today on Two Minute Music Theory as we look at sharps, flats, and naturals...also known as accidentals.

How to tell how far apart two notes are. What are intervals?

Without pitch, we wouldn't have music. So what exactly is a pitch?

What is Music Theory and why does it matter?