Intimacy of Creativity: Entering the Minds of Composers
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Course Summary
This course delves into the intimate and creative minds of composers, exploring the relationship between intimacy and creativity in music.Key Learning Points
- Learn how composers use their personal experiences and relationships to create music
- Explore the intersection of creativity and intimacy in music
- Discover unorthodox techniques and methods for enhancing your own creativity
Related Topics for further study
- Music Composition
- Intimacy and Creativity
- Personal Experiences in Music
- Unconventional Techniques
- Relationships in Music
Learning Outcomes
- Gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between intimacy and creativity in music
- Develop new techniques for enhancing your own creativity
- Learn how to use personal experiences and relationships to create music
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- A basic understanding of music theory
- Familiarity with music composition software
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
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Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- John Adams
- Meredith Monk
Related Books
Description
Bright Sheng guides us through three works — by Brahms, Beethoven, and Sheng — for an intimate look inside the composer's mind. This course strives to give students a new appreciation of music, based on an understanding of the craft behind each work. This class is perfect for those wanting to gain a unique perspective on the creative process of music composition, while challenging traditional notions of how composers approach formal structure, melody, and harmony.
Outline
- Orientation and Module 1: Melody
- Introduction and Course Overview
- 1.1 Telling a Story through Music
- 1.2 Brahms and Romanticism
- 1.3 What is a Melody?
- 1.4 Opening Theme Analysis
- 1.5 Understanding Melodic Shape - Octave Displacement
- 1.6 What is Development?
- 1.7 Continued Development of the Theme
- 1.8 Inversion
- 1.9 What is Form?
- 1.10 Analysis of Section B Theme
- 1.11 Relationship Between A and B Sections
- 1.12 Quotation of the Main Theme and Final Thoughts
- Assignments and Grading
- Quiz 1
- Harmony
- 2.1 Beethoven and the Classical Period
- 2.2 What is Harmony?
- 2.3 What is Harmony? (cont.)
- 2.4 Analysis of Movement I Introduction
- 2.5 Analysis of Movement I Introduction (cont.)
- 2.6 Long-Range Harmonic Analysis of Movement I Introduction
- 2.7 Analysis of Movement II
- 2.8 Analysis of Movement III
- 2.9 Analysis of Movement IV
- Quiz 2
- Post Tonal Music Composition
- 3.1 Musical Anarchy
- 3.2 Establishing a New Order
- 3.3 Harmonic Language of Movement II
- 3.4 Structure of Movement II
- 3.5 Analysis of Movement III
- 3.6 Rhythmic Development of Movement III
- 3.7 Discussion of Movements I and IV
- 3.8 Performance
- Quiz 3
Summary of User Reviews
Read reviews for Intimacy & Creativity: Entering the Minds of Composers course on Coursera. Users have rated the course highly for its insightful content and engaging delivery. Many users found the course to be an eye-opener in terms of understanding the creative process of composers.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Insightful content that offers an eye-opening understanding of the creative process of composers.Pros from User Reviews
- Insightful and engaging content
- Great delivery by the instructor
- Valuable information for aspiring composers
- Well-structured course curriculum
- Excellent production quality
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course to be too basic
- Lack of practical exercises for learners
- Not suitable for those without a background in music
- Some users felt that the course was too theoretical with little practical application
- Limited interaction with other learners and the instructor