▲
Kids
Kids
Parents
Parents
Teachers
Teachers
Adult Learners
Adult Learners
All Topics
Getting Started
Getting Started
Academy News
Academy News
Making Practice Fun
Making Practice Fun
Downloads
Downloads
Artist Spotlights
Artist Spotlights
Music Theory
Music Theory
Music History
Music History
Popular Articles
Popular Articles

Music Theory

Image features an illustration of Claude Debussy
MUSIC HISTORY
All About Claude Debussy
By Hannah Kendall
11 Elements of Music
MUSIC THEORY
The Elements of Music
By Claire Robertson
MUSIC THEORY
Rhythmic Dictation Exercises & Practice Tips
By Jesse Preis
MUSIC THEORY
Ledger Lines 101
By Rebecca Carlson
Melodic Dictation Practice Tips
MUSIC THEORY
Melodic Dictation Practice Tips & Exercises
By Claire Robertson
MUSIC THEORY
How to Transpose Music
By Jesse Preis
Piano Arrangements
FOR TEACHERS
Piano Arrangement Tips & Techniques
By Aron Bernstein
MUSIC HISTORY
Piano Sonatas 101: Structure, Style, Examples & Sheet Music
By Jesse Preis
Essential materials for a piano student.
GETTING STARTED
Essential Materials for a Piano Student
By Rebecca Carlson
How To Play Minor Chords
MUSIC THEORY
How to Play Minor Chords for Piano Learners
By Claire Robertson
Learn blues scales on piano.
MUSIC THEORY
Learn Blues Scales on Piano
By Jesse Preis
Learn all about polyphonic texture in music with Hoffman Academy.
MUSIC THEORY
What is Polyphonic Texture in Music?
By Rebecca Carlson
MUSIC THEORY
Simple vs Compound Meter: Examples & Free Resources
By Hannah Kendall
Free Music Education Resources For Teachers & Parents.
THEORY PAGES
Free Music Education Resources for Teachers & Parents
By Claire Robertson
What is texture in music? Learn all about musical texture.
ADULT LEARNERS
What is Texture in Music?
By Hannah Kendall
Gospel piano music lessons & song tutorials.
SHEET MUSIC
Gospel Piano Lessons & Sheet Music
By Hoffman Academy Team
Music worksheets for kids.
THEORY PAGES
20 Fun Music Worksheets for Kids
By Rebecca Carlson
Learn all about meter in music with Hoffman Academy.
ADULT LEARNERS
What is Meter in Music?
By Jesse Preis
Online rhythm games and resources.
MAKING PRACTICE FUN
Online Rhythm Games and Resources
By Jesse Preis
Image says "Trill Exercises: Piano Playing Tips & Techniques" followed by image of treble clef G marked with tr. and a wavy line.
MUSIC THEORY
Trill Exercises: Piano Playing Tips & Techniques
By Hannah Kendall
MUSIC THEORY
Piano Music Theory for Beginners
By Jesse Preis
Homeschool Music Lessons for Kids
HOMESCHOOL
Homeschool Music Lessons for Kids
By Claire Robertson
What Is The Whole Tone Scale?
MUSIC THEORY
What is the Whole Tone Scale?
By Hannah Kendall
Piano Cheat Sheets: Free Resources for Beginners
THEORY PAGES
12 Piano Cheat Sheet Resources for Beginners
By Claire Robertson
MUSIC THEORY
Common Chord Progressions for Piano Students
By Rebecca Carlson
MUSIC THEORY
What are Modes in Music Theory?
By Jesse Preis
Playing the C-sharp major scale
MUSIC THEORY
Playing the C-Sharp Major Scale on Piano
By Hoffman Academy Team
MUSIC THEORY
Play the F-Sharp Major Scale: Piano Tutorial
By Hoffman Academy Team
Explore the B-Flat Minor Scale
MUSIC THEORY
Explore the B-flat Minor Scale: Piano Tutorial
By Hoffman Academy Team
Learn the E-Flat Minor Scale
MUSIC THEORY
Learn the E-Flat Minor Scale: Piano Tutorial
By Hoffman Academy Team
MUSIC THEORY
Play the G-Sharp Minor Scale: Piano Tutorial
By Hoffman Academy Team
Play the F-Sharp Minor Piano Scale
MUSIC THEORY
Play the F-sharp Minor Scale: Piano Tutorial
By Hoffman Academy Team
Explore the C-Sharp Minor Scale
MUSIC THEORY
Explore the C-Sharp Minor Scale: Piano Tutorial
By Hoffman Academy Team
Learn the C Minor Scale
MUSIC THEORY
Learn the C Minor Scale on Piano
By Hoffman Academy Team
Exploring the D Major Piano Scale.
MUSIC THEORY
Exploring the D Major Scale: Piano Tutorial
By Hoffman Academy Team
All Piano Scales Guide: Major, Minor & More.
MUSIC THEORY
All Piano Scales Guide: Major, Minor & More
By Rebecca Carlson
Symbols for musical notes.
MUSIC THEORY
Learn Symbols for Musical Notes & Rests
By Jesse Preis
Playing the A-flat major piano scale
MUSIC THEORY
Playing the A-Flat Major Scale on Piano
By Hoffman Academy Team
How to Play the B-Flat Major Piano Scale
MUSIC THEORY
How to Play the B-Flat Major Scale on Piano
By Hoffman Academy Team
All About the E-flat Major Piano Scale
MUSIC THEORY
All About the E-Flat Major Scale on Piano
By Hoffman Academy Team
What is Articulation in Music?
MUSIC THEORY
What is Articulation in Music?
By Rebecca Carlson
Free piano chord chart download.
DOWNLOADS
Our Piano Chord Chart is Essential for Beginning Pianists
By Jesse Preis
Essential Music Theory for Beginners: The Fundamentals
MUSIC THEORY
Essential Music Theory for Beginners: The Fundamentals
By Claire Robertson
FOR KIDS
Play the B Major Scale: Piano Tutorial with Video
By Hoffman Academy Team
How to Play the D Minor Scale
FOR KIDS
Playing the D Minor Scale: Piano Tutorial with Video
By Hoffman Academy Team
Playing the E Minor Scale: Piano Tips.
MUSIC THEORY
Playing the E minor Scale on Piano
By Hoffman Academy Team
Learning the Scale of A Major
MUSIC THEORY
Learn the Scale of A Major: Piano Tutorial
By Hoffman Academy Team
How to Play the F Major Scale
MUSIC THEORY
How to Play the F Major Scale on Piano
By Hoffman Academy Team
How to Play the C Major Scale on Piano.
MUSIC THEORY
How to Play the C Major Scale on Piano
By Hoffman Academy Team
Melody vs Harmony in Music.
MUSIC THEORY
Melody Vs. Harmony: Similarities and Differences
By Rebecca Carlson
How to Read Music | Essential Tips for Beginners.
MUSIC THEORY
How to Read Music : Essential Tips for Beginners
By Claire Robertson
Learn how to play "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" on the piano.
FOR KIDS
How to Play Twinkle Twinkle Little Star on the Piano
By Jesse Preis
What is a Triplet in Music?
MUSIC THEORY
What is a Triplet in Music?
By Claire Robertson
Piano worksheets for beginners and music theory packets for kids that are free!
MUSIC THEORY
Piano Worksheets & Themed Music Theory Packets for Kids
By Claire Robertson
Kodály method in music and the heartbeat mat.
MUSIC THEORY
Kodály Method in Music
By Hannah Kendall
What is syncopation in music? Learn all about syncopated notes with Hoffman Academy.
FOR KIDS
What is Syncopation in Music & How to Play Syncopated Notes on Piano
By Jesse Preis
MUSIC THEORY
Playing the Chromatic Scale: Piano Fingering
By Jesse Preis
MUSIC THEORY
Diatonic Chords in Major and Minor Keys
By Claire Robertson
What is musical phrasing? Learn all about phrasing in music.
MUSIC THEORY
What Is Music Phrasing & Why Is It Important?
By Jesse Preis
Guide to the Grand Staff: Notes & Names for Students.
MUSIC THEORY
Guide to the Grand Staff: Notes & Names
By Jesse Preis
Piano note key graphic with words binary, ternary, strophic, and rondo
MUSIC THEORY
What is Form in Music?
By Hannah Kendall
The E Major Scale on Piano.
MUSIC THEORY
Learning the E Major Scale on Piano
By Hoffman Academy Team
Piano Notes for Beginners.
PIANO
Learning & Playing Piano Notes for Beginners
By Jesse Preis
How to read piano sheet music with Hoffman Academy.
ADULT LEARNERS
How to Read Piano Sheet Music
By Jesse Preis
What is harmony in music theory? Find out with Hoffman Academy
MUSIC THEORY
What is Harmony in Music?
By Hannah Kendall
What is a pentatonic scale? Learn how to play these scales here.
MUSIC THEORY
What is a Pentatonic Scale? Piano Tutorial
By Hannah Kendall
Circle of Fifths: Piano Tips
MUSIC THEORY
The Circle of Fifths: Piano Tutorial
By Jesse Preis
Learn about musical scales from around the world.
MUSIC THEORY
Our List of Music Scales From Around the World
By Hannah Kendall
Exploring the G Minor Scale
MUSIC THEORY
Exploring the G Minor Piano Scale
By Hoffman Academy Team
Learning the A Minor Piano Scale
MUSIC THEORY
Learning the A Minor Piano Scale
By Hoffman Academy Team
What are triads in music? Learn how to play piano triads with Hoffman Academy.
MUSIC THEORY
Playing Piano Triads: Music Theory in Action
By Rebecca Carlson
The significance of what learning music taught me - Hoffman Academy.
ADULT LEARNERS
The Significance of What Learning Music Taught Me
By Jesse Preis
Learn types of seventh chords with Hoffman Academy.
MUSIC THEORY
Learning Types of Seventh Chords: Major, Minor, & Diminished
By Hannah Kendall
What is tempo in music? Definition & examples.
MUSIC THEORY
What is Tempo in Music?
By Jesse Preis
Learn music theory online with Hoffman Academy.
MUSIC THEORY
Learn Music Theory Online with These Top Music Theory Tools
By Claire Robertson
How to read lead sheets for piano with Hoffman Academy.
PIANO
How to Read Piano Lead Sheets
By Rebecca Carlson
What are Intervals in Music Theory? Learn Piano Intervals
MUSIC THEORY
What are Intervals in Music Theory?
By Hannah Kendall
Fun online music games for kids. Play now!
GAMES
Fun Online Music Games for Kids That You Must Try!
By Rebecca Carlson
Treble Clef Notes on Staff for Piano.
MUSIC THEORY
How to Read Treble Clef Notes on Piano
By Claire Robertson
Learn about melody in music with Hoffman Academy.
MUSIC THEORY
What is Melody in Music? Learn How to Make a Melody on Piano
By Rebecca Carlson
C Minor Piano Chords & Notes.
MUSIC THEORY
Piano Chords in C Minor
By Claire Robertson
Jazz Piano Chords | Jazz Chords & Progressions | How to Play Jazz Piano for Beginners.
ADULT LEARNERS
Learning Jazz Piano Chords: Jazz Chords & Progressions for Beginners
By Jesse Preis
what is timbre in music
MUSIC THEORY
What is Timbre in Music? Description and Examples
By Hoffman Academy Team
MUSIC THEORY
Learn All About the G Major Piano Scale
By Hoffman Academy Team
B Minor Piano Scale
MUSIC THEORY
Learning about the B Minor Piano Scale
By Hoffman Academy Team
Guide to All Minor Scales Piano
DOWNLOADS
The Ultimate Guide to All Minor Scales: Piano Edition
By Hoffman Academy Team
Pentascale Guide
DOWNLOADS
What is a Pentascale?
By Hoffman Academy Team
How Many Keys are on a Piano? Learn how many keys on piano there are.
PIANO
How Many Black Keys on a Piano?
By Hoffman Academy Team
Easter Packet
DOWNLOADS
Easter Piano Packet
By Rebecca Carlson
Music note finder activity pages for piano learners.
THEORY PAGES
Download our Music Note Finder Activity
By Hoffman Academy Team
THEORY PAGES
Learn Christmas Songs on the Piano and Enjoy Music Theory Fun with Our Christmas Piano Packet
By Hoffman Academy Team
Learn Thanksgiving Piano Music in Our Free Thanksgiving Packet.
THEORY PAGES
Thanksgiving Piano Packet
By Hoffman Academy Team
THEORY PAGES
Halloween Piano Packet
By Hoffman Academy Team
Saint Patrick's Day Packet
THEORY PAGES
St. Patrick's Day Packet For Piano Learners
By Hoffman Academy Team
Valentine's Day Piano Packet
THEORY PAGES
Valentine's Day Packet
By Hoffman Academy Team
Solfege Flash Cards - Free Download.
FLASHCARDS
Solfège Practice - Flashcards & Reference Sheet
By Jesse Preis
DOWNLOADS
Tempo Indications Reference Sheet
By Rebecca Carlson
Rhythm flashcards - free download from Hoffman Academy.
FLASHCARDS
Rhythm Flashcards - Free Download
By Hoffman Academy Team
Download blank staff paper here! Our blank sheet music will help you compose, and it’s free.
DOWNLOADS
Free Printable Staff Paper
By Christopher Sturk
Memory Matching Tempo Game for Beginning Musicians.
GAMES
Memory Matching Tempo Game and Reference Sheet
By Hoffman Academy Team