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🎶 We make online courses and resources helping you learn music theory, to enhance and enrich your playing and writing.
sonira.co.uk
📌 Based in Reading, UK.
Do you know what CLEFS are?
Clefs are symbols at the beginning of a line of written music that indicate the range of the music. This way you know which written pitch corresponds to which performed pitch, for example which note is A, B, C, etc.
The most common clefs are the treble and bass clefs.
Clefs are symbols at the beginning of a line of written music that indicate the range of the music. This way you know which written pitch corresponds to which performed pitch, for example which note is A, B, C, etc.
The most common clefs are the treble and bass clefs.
December 12, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Do you know what CLEFS are?
Clefs are symbols at the beginning of a line of written music that indicate the range of the music. This way you know which written pitch corresponds to which performed pitch, for example which note is A, B, C, etc.
The most common clefs are the treble and bass clefs.
Clefs are symbols at the beginning of a line of written music that indicate the range of the music. This way you know which written pitch corresponds to which performed pitch, for example which note is A, B, C, etc.
The most common clefs are the treble and bass clefs.
Do you know what a CADENCE is?
A cadence is a sequence of chords at the end of a phrase or passage. It signals the end of that phrase, but isn't always conclusive. For example, while a perfect cadence goes from chord V to chord I, an imperfect cadence goes from chord I to chord V.
A cadence is a sequence of chords at the end of a phrase or passage. It signals the end of that phrase, but isn't always conclusive. For example, while a perfect cadence goes from chord V to chord I, an imperfect cadence goes from chord I to chord V.
December 10, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Do you know what a CADENCE is?
A cadence is a sequence of chords at the end of a phrase or passage. It signals the end of that phrase, but isn't always conclusive. For example, while a perfect cadence goes from chord V to chord I, an imperfect cadence goes from chord I to chord V.
A cadence is a sequence of chords at the end of a phrase or passage. It signals the end of that phrase, but isn't always conclusive. For example, while a perfect cadence goes from chord V to chord I, an imperfect cadence goes from chord I to chord V.
Do you know what a 'scale' is?
A scale is a series of notes played step-wise (i.e. one after another) in a particular sequence, usually up then down.
For example, C D E F G A B C is a C major scale - play them going up or coming back down, or both.
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A scale is a series of notes played step-wise (i.e. one after another) in a particular sequence, usually up then down.
For example, C D E F G A B C is a C major scale - play them going up or coming back down, or both.
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December 9, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Do you know what an arpeggio is?
An arpeggio is when several notes from a scale (usually the 1st, 3rd, 5th and maybe 7th notes of the scale) are played up or down in a sequence. It could be any sequence and any number of repetitions, and they usually go up, then down.
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An arpeggio is when several notes from a scale (usually the 1st, 3rd, 5th and maybe 7th notes of the scale) are played up or down in a sequence. It could be any sequence and any number of repetitions, and they usually go up, then down.
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December 8, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Do you know what an arpeggio is?
An arpeggio is when several notes from a scale (usually the 1st, 3rd, 5th and maybe 7th notes of the scale) are played up or down in a sequence. It could be any sequence and any number of repetitions, and they usually go up, then down.
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An arpeggio is when several notes from a scale (usually the 1st, 3rd, 5th and maybe 7th notes of the scale) are played up or down in a sequence. It could be any sequence and any number of repetitions, and they usually go up, then down.
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Did you know we have a course on how to read music on our website? You can even try it out for free!
Visit shop.sonira.co.uk to try it now...
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Visit shop.sonira.co.uk to try it now...
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December 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Did you know we have a course on how to read music on our website? You can even try it out for free!
Visit shop.sonira.co.uk to try it now...
#musicsky #amateurmusic #music #learn #piano #guitar #singing #readmusic
Visit shop.sonira.co.uk to try it now...
#musicsky #amateurmusic #music #learn #piano #guitar #singing #readmusic
Do you know what 'texture' is in music?
It's all about layering - layering of melodies, instruments, harmonies, and so on.
A thick or rich texture might be lots of instruments and melodies at the same time, while a thin texture might be just one or two instruments playing the same or similar lines.
It's all about layering - layering of melodies, instruments, harmonies, and so on.
A thick or rich texture might be lots of instruments and melodies at the same time, while a thin texture might be just one or two instruments playing the same or similar lines.
December 6, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Do you know what 'texture' is in music?
It's all about layering - layering of melodies, instruments, harmonies, and so on.
A thick or rich texture might be lots of instruments and melodies at the same time, while a thin texture might be just one or two instruments playing the same or similar lines.
It's all about layering - layering of melodies, instruments, harmonies, and so on.
A thick or rich texture might be lots of instruments and melodies at the same time, while a thin texture might be just one or two instruments playing the same or similar lines.
Want to add some spice to your major chord?!
Add a flat 7th note to your major triad to make a dominant 7th.
Try it! Play G, B, D (G major triad) then add an F at the top. Sounds groovy, right?
Notice how it also makes you want to go back to a C major chord...
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Add a flat 7th note to your major triad to make a dominant 7th.
Try it! Play G, B, D (G major triad) then add an F at the top. Sounds groovy, right?
Notice how it also makes you want to go back to a C major chord...
Follow us for more tips like this!
December 5, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Want to add some spice to your major chord?!
Add a flat 7th note to your major triad to make a dominant 7th.
Try it! Play G, B, D (G major triad) then add an F at the top. Sounds groovy, right?
Notice how it also makes you want to go back to a C major chord...
Follow us for more tips like this!
Add a flat 7th note to your major triad to make a dominant 7th.
Try it! Play G, B, D (G major triad) then add an F at the top. Sounds groovy, right?
Notice how it also makes you want to go back to a C major chord...
Follow us for more tips like this!
Do you know what an octave is?
An octave spans 8 whole tones, and the 8th is the same pitch as the 1st, but higher.
If you play a Middle C, or C4, on a piano, and you want to play it 'up one octave', you'll play the C note above that one (C5). The same goes for the octave below (C3).
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An octave spans 8 whole tones, and the 8th is the same pitch as the 1st, but higher.
If you play a Middle C, or C4, on a piano, and you want to play it 'up one octave', you'll play the C note above that one (C5). The same goes for the octave below (C3).
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December 4, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Want to know what "major" and "minor" mean?
Major and minor are tonalities. This means they affect how the music feels.
A major piece will sound happy and cheerful - a minor piece will sound sad and forlorn.
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Major and minor are tonalities. This means they affect how the music feels.
A major piece will sound happy and cheerful - a minor piece will sound sad and forlorn.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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December 1, 2025 at 5:46 PM
What cheat sheets would you like to see from us?
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November 30, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Did you know you can end a minor piece of music on a major chord to help the resonance?
It's called a 'Tierce de Picardie'.
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It's called a 'Tierce de Picardie'.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Did you know you can end a minor piece of music on a major chord to help the resonance?
It's called a 'Tierce de Picardie'.
#music #learning #major #minor #songwriting #composing
It's called a 'Tierce de Picardie'.
#music #learning #major #minor #songwriting #composing
Did you know you can try out our course "How To Read Music" for free?
Head to shop.sonira.co.uk to try it now!
(You can also find our free cheat sheets there! More to come soon...)
Head to shop.sonira.co.uk to try it now!
(You can also find our free cheat sheets there! More to come soon...)
Sonira Music Theory
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November 24, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Did you know you can try out our course "How To Read Music" for free?
Head to shop.sonira.co.uk to try it now!
(You can also find our free cheat sheets there! More to come soon...)
Head to shop.sonira.co.uk to try it now!
(You can also find our free cheat sheets there! More to come soon...)
Our domain name is now live!
We want you to be able to find us quickly and easily, without having to remember big long URLs all the time!
That's why you can now find us at sonira.co.uk, or visit our shop at shop.sonira.co.uk to TRY OUT 'How To Read Music' for FREE! (Shameless!)
See you there!
We want you to be able to find us quickly and easily, without having to remember big long URLs all the time!
That's why you can now find us at sonira.co.uk, or visit our shop at shop.sonira.co.uk to TRY OUT 'How To Read Music' for FREE! (Shameless!)
See you there!
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September 29, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Our domain name is now live!
We want you to be able to find us quickly and easily, without having to remember big long URLs all the time!
That's why you can now find us at sonira.co.uk, or visit our shop at shop.sonira.co.uk to TRY OUT 'How To Read Music' for FREE! (Shameless!)
See you there!
We want you to be able to find us quickly and easily, without having to remember big long URLs all the time!
That's why you can now find us at sonira.co.uk, or visit our shop at shop.sonira.co.uk to TRY OUT 'How To Read Music' for FREE! (Shameless!)
See you there!
'How Go Read Music' is now live!
Go to payhip.com/SoniraMusicT... now to buy it!
We're so excited to have you on board, see you soon!
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Go to payhip.com/SoniraMusicT... now to buy it!
We're so excited to have you on board, see you soon!
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Sonira Music Theory
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May 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
It's release day!
Our first course 'How to Read Music' will go live at 18:00 this evening.
Do you have any questions for us about the course?
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Our first course 'How to Read Music' will go live at 18:00 this evening.
Do you have any questions for us about the course?
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May 28, 2025 at 7:57 AM
It's release day!
Our first course 'How to Read Music' will go live at 18:00 this evening.
Do you have any questions for us about the course?
#music #musical #musician #songwriting #piano #guitar #drums #singer #singing #amateurmusic #musicsky #learn #onlinecourse
Our first course 'How to Read Music' will go live at 18:00 this evening.
Do you have any questions for us about the course?
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Hello Musical People!
Excited for our first course releasing tomorrow? Why not add it to your calendar so you'll be reminded when it goes live!
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Excited for our first course releasing tomorrow? Why not add it to your calendar so you'll be reminded when it goes live!
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'How To Read Music' Release - Sonira Music Theory
Our first course, 'How To Read Music' will release at 12:00pm on Wednesday 28th May 2025.Head to https://payhip.com/SoniraMusicTheory to buy it - we're so excited to welcome you on board!
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May 27, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Hello Musical People!
Excited for our first course releasing tomorrow? Why not add it to your calendar so you'll be reminded when it goes live!
evt.to/eidahadmw
#music #learn #courses #onlinecourses #piano #guitar #drums #singer #singing #sing #musical #musician #musicians
Excited for our first course releasing tomorrow? Why not add it to your calendar so you'll be reminded when it goes live!
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Are you ready to unlock music notation?
Our first course 'How to Read Music' will release on Wednesday 28th May at 18:00!
Visit payhip.com/SoniraMusicT... and check the 'Courses' tab to buy it when it goes live!
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Our first course 'How to Read Music' will release on Wednesday 28th May at 18:00!
Visit payhip.com/SoniraMusicT... and check the 'Courses' tab to buy it when it goes live!
#music #learning #courses #piano #musiciansky #amateurmusic #guitar #singer #singing
Sonira Music Theory
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May 26, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Are you ready to unlock music notation?
Our first course 'How to Read Music' will release on Wednesday 28th May at 18:00!
Visit payhip.com/SoniraMusicT... and check the 'Courses' tab to buy it when it goes live!
#music #learning #courses #piano #musiciansky #amateurmusic #guitar #singer #singing
Our first course 'How to Read Music' will release on Wednesday 28th May at 18:00!
Visit payhip.com/SoniraMusicT... and check the 'Courses' tab to buy it when it goes live!
#music #learning #courses #piano #musiciansky #amateurmusic #guitar #singer #singing
What's your favourite thing about music?
It could be a feeling, a thought, an instrument, a band, a piece - anything!
Let us know below!
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It could be a feeling, a thought, an instrument, a band, a piece - anything!
Let us know below!
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May 13, 2025 at 11:17 AM
What's your favourite thing about music?
It could be a feeling, a thought, an instrument, a band, a piece - anything!
Let us know below!
#music #musical #musicsky #musiciansky #amateurmusic #piano #guitar #drums #singer #singing #sing #favourite
It could be a feeling, a thought, an instrument, a band, a piece - anything!
Let us know below!
#music #musical #musicsky #musiciansky #amateurmusic #piano #guitar #drums #singer #singing #sing #favourite
Struggling with music theory?
It can be difficult, but keep at it - music is magic. Theory is how it works.
Listen to your favourite song or play something you enjoy.
Then, start again slowly when you're ready. ✨
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It can be difficult, but keep at it - music is magic. Theory is how it works.
Listen to your favourite song or play something you enjoy.
Then, start again slowly when you're ready. ✨
#music #musician #musical #guitar #piano #singing #singer #musiciansky #learning
May 9, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Did you know that some Western Classical composers would use a major chord to finish a minor piece? This is because it resounds better.
It's called a 'Picardie Third', or 'Tierde de Picardie'.
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It's called a 'Picardie Third', or 'Tierde de Picardie'.
#music #musician #musical #piano #guitar #singer #singing #theory #learning #onlinecourse #chord #chords
April 30, 2025 at 2:02 PM
We've just started working on some resources about modes.
Are you familiar with modes and how they work?
Any questions for us in the comments?
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Are you familiar with modes and how they work?
Any questions for us in the comments?
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April 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
We've just started working on some resources about modes.
Are you familiar with modes and how they work?
Any questions for us in the comments?
#music #musician #musicians #learning #modes #onlinecourse #piano #guitar #singing #singer
Are you familiar with modes and how they work?
Any questions for us in the comments?
#music #musician #musicians #learning #modes #onlinecourse #piano #guitar #singing #singer