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The instruction should be in a step by step format, without too much
information all at once. Most people learn better with visual
pictures and aural examples, as well as kinesthetic components in
their learning. This is much like the SDAIE strategy used by
teachers. As a public high school music teacher, I have experienced
teaching students with hardly any or absolutely no music theory
training, so I would suggest that if you want this to be user friendly
for all. There should be a logical sequence of learning with bites of
examples.
I've found an excellent set of lessons that I have photocopied over
and over to use to teach my students who are beginning level and it's
very comprehensive, even without all of the pictures and hype. If you
can read and comprehend directions, you can succeed in doing these
worksheets. Only thing is that I don't know where to cite it from,
since I had happened to stumble upon it and it looks like it's pretty
old.
I've wanted to write a book of learning music theory from scratch,
however, I have not found the time due to other responsibilities,
activities and time constraints.
Just let me know if there's anything I can add that would help.
I think it's an excellent idea that you would like to make a public
domain site that teaches music theory.
Yours truly,
Sophia