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    Master piano theory for understanding musical composition. Learn about scales, chords, harmony, and rhythm in piano music.

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Information Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Communication Systems, Digital Communications, Theoretical Computer Science, Telecommunications, Informatics, Probability, Probability Distribution, Algorithms, General Mathematics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      164 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Curtis Institute of Music

      Exploring Beethoven's Piano Sonatas Part 4

      Skills you'll gain: Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Music History, Classical Music, Performing Arts, Music, Music Theory

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Rochester

      The Blues: Understanding and Performing an American Art Form

      Skills you'll gain: Instrumental Music, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Music Performance, Music History

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      608 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Pompeu Fabra of Barcelona

      Audio Signal Processing for Music Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Music Theory, Open Source Technology, Data Analysis Software, Python Programming, NumPy, Numerical Analysis, Computer Programming Tools

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      293 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Curtis Institute of Music

      Exploring Beethoven's Piano Sonatas Part 3

      Skills you'll gain: Classical Music, Instrumental Music, Music, Music Performance, Music History

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      118 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Cryptography and Information Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Theoretical Computer Science, Information Architecture

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      530 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Theory of Angular Momentum

      Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

      Blockchain Theory and Applications I

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Transaction Processing, Encryption, Data Structures, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Protocols, Distributed Computing, Algorithms

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Curtis Institute of Music

      Exploring Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Classical Music, Music Theory, Music, Music History, Musical Composition

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      167 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

      Blockchain Theory and Applications â…¡

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Application Development, Cloud Applications, Payment Systems, Cryptography, Investments, FinTech, Digital Assets, Open Source Technology, Distributed Computing, Microservices, E-Commerce, Transaction Processing, Interoperability, Algorithms, Scalability, Governance

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Curtis Institute of Music

      Exploring Beethoven's Piano Sonatas Part 5

      Skills you'll gain: Classical Music, Music, Music Theory, Music History, Music Performance

      5
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      48 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

      Organic Solar Cells - Theory and Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Materials science, Sustainable Technologies, Chemistry, Manufacturing Processes, Electrical Power, Product Lifecycle Management, Technical Standard, Product Testing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular piano theory courses

    • Information Theory: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Exploring Beethoven's Piano Sonatas Part 4: Curtis Institute of Music
    • The Blues: Understanding and Performing an American Art Form: University of Rochester
    • Audio Signal Processing for Music Applications: Universitat Pompeu Fabra of Barcelona
    • Exploring Beethoven's Piano Sonatas Part 3: Curtis Institute of Music
    • Cryptography and Information Theory: University of Colorado System
    • Theory of Angular Momentum: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Blockchain Theory and Applications I: Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)
    • Exploring Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas Part 2: Curtis Institute of Music
    • Blockchain Theory and Applications â…¡: Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

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