Curso de Teoria Musical - Aula 01: Notas, Acidentes e Intervalos l Aula #38

Summary

In this video, Eduardo Berg introduces a musical theory course, emphasizing that music theory is not as complicated as many people think. He begins by explaining the seven natural notes (C, D, E, F, G, A, B) and their intervals. He also discusses the concept of sharps and flats (sustenido and bemol) and their relationship to half steps in music. Eduardo stresses the importance of mastering these 12 notes as a foundation for understanding music theory. He also touches on the idea of enharmonic notes, where a single pitch can have two different names depending on context. The video aims to make learning music theory accessible and engaging for beginners.

Takeaways

• 😀 Music theory is not difficult to understand if you approach it step by step.
• 😀 The seven natural notes in music are: C (Dó), D (Ré), E (Mi), F (Fa), G (Sol), A (Lá), and B (Si).
• 😀 You need to memorize the seven natural notes forwards and backwards for easier recognition.
• 😀 Each interval between two notes is generally one full tone, except between E-F and B-C, where it’s only a half-tone.
• 😀 A sharp (#) raises a note by a half-step (e.g., C to C#), and a flat (b) lowers a note by a half-step (e.g., G to Gb).
• 😀 The 12 unique notes in music are formed from the natural notes plus their sharp and flat variants.
• 😀 Enarmonic notes are two names for the same sound, such as C# and Db, which are played at the same pitch.
• 😀 Between every pair of notes, except E-F and B-C, the interval is a full tone, with these exceptions being a half-tone.
• 😀 The concept of ‘accidentals’ is key: notes can be modified to raise or lower their pitch by half-steps.
• 😀 Memorizing the 12 notes of music is crucial, similar to how we learn the alphabet or numbers, and is foundational for all music theory.

Q & A

What are the seven natural notes in music?

The seven natural notes in music are: C, D, E, F, G, A, and B.

Why is it important to memorize the seven natural notes?

Memorizing the seven natural notes is essential because they form the foundation for all other music theory concepts. Just like knowing the alphabet is crucial for reading, knowing these notes is necessary for understanding and playing music.

What is an interval in music?

An interval in music refers to the distance between two notes. It can be measured in full steps (tones) or half steps (semitones).

How are sharps (sustenido) created?

Sharps are created when a natural note is raised by a half step. For example, C raised by a half step becomes C#.

Which notes do not have sharps, and why?

The notes E and B do not have sharps because the interval between E and F, and between B and C, is only a half step, not a full step.

What is the concept of enarmonia?

Enarmonia refers to two different names for the same pitch. For example, C# and Db represent the same note, but they are named differently depending on the musical context.

What does it mean to raise or lower a note by a half step?

Raising a note by a half step means to move it to a higher pitch (for example, C to C#), while lowering it by a half step means to move it to a lower pitch (for example, D to Db).

What is the relationship between the notes E and F, and B and C?

The relationship between E and F, and B and C, is unique because they are only a half step apart, while other consecutive notes are a full step apart.

What is the importance of understanding the 12 notes in music?

Understanding the 12 notes in music, including both natural notes and their sharp/flat equivalents, is crucial for building a strong foundation in music theory and for being able to identify and play different chords and scales.

How can practicing with a guitar help you understand intervals and notes?

Practicing with a guitar helps visualize intervals as each fret represents a half step. Moving up and down the fretboard allows you to experience firsthand how notes are related by intervals of whole and half steps.