MUSIC THEORY 101 FOR BEGINNERS! (Pop Music Theory Basics) | Make Pop Music & Christopher Siu

In today's video, Christopher Siu comes onto the channel to teach music theory basics! Christopher dives into major and minor scales, the circle of fifths, intervals, and more. Learn the most basic functions of music theory to instantly enhance your songwriting and production!

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Desk: AZ Studio Workstations
Monitors: Focal Shape 65s with Focal Sub6
Interface: UAD Apollo Twin USB
MIDI Keyboard: M-Audio Code 61
Keyboards: Roland Juno DS88, Roland Juno 106, Arturia PolyBrute
Guitars: Fender American Professional Stratocaster, Gibson Les Paul Studio, Taylor 214 CE Plus
Preamps: Heritage Audio HA81A & Audient ASP800
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Timestamps:
Intro 0:00
Chris Intro and free gift 0:50
Notes and keyboard layout 2:20
Sharps and flats 3:30
Major scales 5:57
Minor scales 9:38
Chord basics 11:23
Chord functions 15:33
Scale degrees 17:18
Creating our own chord progressions and melodies! 18:15
Circle of 5ths 21:08
A practice plan 25:45
Thank you! And your free gift 30:00