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Theory Comparison Chart
Our Theory comparison chart can help you compare Theory products to understand the differences and similarities between the different Theory products available.
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ESSENTIALS OF MUSIC THEORY VOL 1
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ESSENTIALS OF MUSIC THEORY VOL 1-3
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ESSENTIALS OF MUSIC THEORY VOL 2 & 3
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MUSIC ACE
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MUSIC ACE 2
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MUSIC LESSONS I - MAC LAB PACK 5
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MUSIC LESSONS II
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MUSITION 4
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| Platform |
Hybrid |
Hybrid |
Hybrid |
Hybrid |
Hybrid |
Mac |
Hybrid |
Win |
| Note Reading |
Yes |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Yes |
| Note and Rest Values |
Yes |
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Yes |
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Yes |
Yes |
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Yes |
| Clefs Used |
Treble, Bass, Alto, Tenor, Grand Staff |
Treble, Bass, Alto, Tenor, Grand Staff |
Treble, Bass, Alto, Tenor, Grand Staff |
Treble, Bass, Grand Staff |
Treble, Bass, Grand Staff |
Treble, Bass, Alto |
Treble, Bass, Alto, Tenor |
Treble, Bass, Alto, Tenor |
| Introduction to the staff/notes |
Yes |
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Yes |
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Yes |
| Accidentals |
Yes |
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Yes |
Yes |
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Yes |
| Whole and Half steps |
Yes |
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Yes |
| Intervals |
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P, M, m, A, d |
8ve |
Yes |
P, M, m, A, d up to a 10th |
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Yes |
| Triads |
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m, A, d |
M |
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M, m, A, d |
Yes |
| Seventh Chords |
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V7 only |
V7 only |
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Yes |
Yes |
| Chord Inversions |
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Yes |
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Yes |
Yes |
| Key Signatures |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Yes |
| Circle of Fifths |
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Yes |
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Yes |
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| Scales |
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Minor |
Major, Chromatic |
Major |
M, m |
M/m |
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M, harmonic & melodic m, pentatonic, pentatonic m, chromatic |
| Modes |
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Yes |
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Yes |
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Yes |
| Relationship of Modes to home M/m key |
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Yes |
| Jazz Scales |
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Yes |
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Yes |
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Yes |
| Time Signatures |
Simple |
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Compound, Common, Cut |
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Simple, Compound, 5/4 |
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Simple, Compound, 5/4, 6/4 |
| Tempo Markings |
Yes |
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Yes |
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Yes |
| Dynamic/Articulation Markings |
Yes |
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Yes |
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Yes |
| Instrument Sound Recognition |
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Yes |
| Instrument Key & Range Identification |
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Yes |
| Harmonic analysis by Scale Degree |
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Yes |
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Yes |
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Yes |
| Chord Progressions |
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M, m, blues progressions |
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Identification of Modulation |
| Harmonic analysis by Roman Numeral |
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Figured Bass |
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Yes |
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| Transposition |
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Yes |
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For Transposing Instruments |
| Harmonizing a Melody |
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Yes |
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Yes |
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| Musical Forms |
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Yes |
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Yes |
| Teaching Component |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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| Reference Materials |
Yes Glossary of Terms |
Glossary of Terms |
Yes Glossary of Terms |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Ear Training Component |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
High, Low, Loud, Soft |
Yes |
Intervals & Scales |
Triads & Sevenths |
Available with Auralia |
| Input Methods |
MIDI Controller, Mouse, Computer Keyboard |
MIDI Controller, Mouse, Computer Keyboard |
MIDI Controller, Mouse, Computer Keyboard |
MIDI Controller, Mouse |
MIDI Controller, Mouse |
MIDI Controller, Mouse, on-screen Fretboard |
MIDI Controller, Mouse, on-screen Fretboard |
MIDI Controller, Mouse, Computer Keyboard |
| Record Keeping |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Testing Features |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Yes |
| Customizable |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Other |
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Broken Chords, Arpeggiated Accompaniment, Passing & Neighboring tones |
Solfege, Tetrachords |
Introduction to the Piano Keyboard, Reinforcing Games, Music Doodle Pad |
Identifying Melodic Shape, Introduction to Harmony, Reinforcing Games, Music Doodle Pad |
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Drum Styles, Drum Sticking, Guitar Symbols |
| Skill Level |
Beginner |
Beginner, Intermediate |
Intermediate |
Beginner, Intermediate |
Beginner, Intermediate |
Advanced |
Advanced |
Intermediate, Advanced |
| Purpose |
Theory, Harmony |
Theory, Ear Training, Harmony |
Theory, Harmony |
Theory, Ear Training, Harmony |
Theory, Ear Training, Harmony |
Theory, Ear Training |
Theory, Ear Training, Harmony |
Theory, Ear Training, Harmony |
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