I have always wanted to understand music and the terminology that goes along with it. I don't really have any musicians in my family or friends that are musicians. Can you link me exactly to some good websites maybe, or some good books I could buy online? Or you could just teach me! Post lots of info! Thanks!
This source looks pretty good for basic understanding, although I didn't look into it thoroughly. http://www.essential-music-theory.com
There are a lot of varibles best google Reading music notation for beginers, and choose what seems to help you best--also consider buying a cheep piano (Yamaha is good} that will teach you how to read music notation for piano--guitar and other instruments are more difficult. It's worth learning.Normaly the first 5 sight are the best. Visually oriented.
I can't teach you unless it's in person, but I can tell you, from personal experience, it's not as hard as it sounds. It's only hard if you make it hard.