Music Theory for Beginners — 6-Month Roadmap

This roadmap gives you a clear path — what to learn each month.

Month 1: Basics

Musical alphabet, half/whole steps, treble and bass clef note naming.

Month 2: Rhythm

Note values, rests, time signatures 4/4, 3/4, 6/8.

Month 3: Major Scales

Formula W-W-H-W-W-W-H, all 12 keys, Circle of Fifths.

Month 4: Intervals

Unison through octave, by sight and ear.

Month 5: Chords

Triads, seventh chords, Roman numeral analysis.

Month 6: Application

Analyze real pieces, compose your own.

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