Musicianship: Chord Charts, Diatonic Chords, and Minor Keys
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Course Summary
This course is designed to help students understand the basics of musicianship and chords, including how to identify and play them. Students will learn how to read sheet music, understand chord progressions and develop their own playing style.Key Learning Points
- Develop an understanding of chord progressions
- Learn how to read sheet music
- Develop your own playing style
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- Music Teacher
- USA: $35,000 - $67,000
- India: INR 2,50,000 - INR 9,00,000
- Spain: €20,000 - €40,000
- Musician
- USA: $25,000 - $150,000
- India: INR 1,20,000 - INR 12,00,000
- Spain: €18,000 - €60,000
- Sound Engineer
- USA: $35,000 - $97,000
- India: INR 2,50,000 - INR 12,00,000
- Spain: €20,000 - €56,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Identify and play chords
- Read sheet music
- Develop your own playing style
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of music theory
- Access to a musical instrument
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Self-paced
- Online
- Video-based
Similar Courses
- Guitar for Beginners
- Music Theory for Beginners
- Songwriting
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Andrew Huang
- Rick Beato
- Adam Neely
Related Books
Description
After a tremendous response from learners on Coursera, Berklee Online has created a Developing Your Musicianship specialization, and this course is the second course in the series. If you have a basic knowledge of music theory or if you have completed Developing Your Musicianship I, this course will continue to help you understand key musical concepts, enabling you to create and perform contemporary music. Taught by Berklee College of Music professor George W. Russell, Jr., the course includes four lessons that delve into the next level of harmony and ear training.
Knowledge
- Aurally identify minor intervals and 7th chords
- Explain the relationship between a Major key and its related minor
- Practice playing and writing in the keys of F Major, D minor, G Major, D minor scales
- Write a chord chart
Outline
- Welcome to Musicianship: Chord Charts, Diatonic Chords, and Minor Keys!
- Welcome!
- A Note From George
- A Note From Your Teaching Assistant
- Connect with Your Classmates
- Course Resources
- Earn A Course Certificate
- Join the Discussion!
- What Are Your Goals?
- Lesson 1
- Review from Developing Your Musicianship I
- F Major and D minor
- Intervals and Chords - Part 1
- Lesson 1 Ear Training Practice
- Write and Practice in the Key of F Major and D minor
- Lesson 1 Study Guide
- Join Your Study Group
- Check Your Work: Write in the Key of F Major and D minor
- Lesson 1
- Lesson 2
- Review from Lesson 1
- Diatonic Triads and 7th Chords in F Major
- Popular Chord Progressions Using Diatonic Triads
- Intervals and Chords - Part 2
- Lesson 2 Ear Training Practice
- Write and Practice the Popular Progressions
- Lesson 2 Study Guide
- Join Your Study Group
- Check Your Work: Write the Popular Progressions
- Lesson 2
- Lesson 3
- Review from Lesson 2
- The Key of G
- Popular Chord Progressions in the Key of G Using 7th Chords
- Intervals and Chords - Part 3
- Lesson 3 Ear Training Practice
- Write and Practice in the Key of G Major and E minor
- Lesson 3 Study Guide
- Join Your Study Group
- Check Your Work: Write in the Key of G Major and E minor
- Lesson 3 Quiz
- Lesson 4
- Review from Lesson 3
- The Major Pentatonic Scale
- Chord Charts
- Lesson 4 Ear Training Practice
- Compose an 8-Measure Song
- Giving and Receiving Feedback
- Congratulations!
- Lesson 4 Study Guide
- Join Your Study Group
- How to Record Yourself for Your Assignments
- Advancing Your Knowledge and Skill
- Lesson 4 Quiz
Summary of User Reviews
This course on musicianship and chords received positive reviews from students. Many users appreciated the course's comprehensive approach to teaching music theory through practical exercises and examples.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
The course's comprehensive approach to teaching music theory through practical exercises and examples.Pros from User Reviews
- Great course for beginners and intermediate musicians
- Instructors are knowledgeable and engaging
- Lessons are well-structured and easy to follow
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the pace to be too slow
- Not enough focus on advanced music theory
- Not suitable for those looking for a more technical approach
George W. Russell, Jr.Top Instructor
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