Musicianship: Tensions, Harmonic Function, and Modal Interchange
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Approx. 11 hours to complete
Course Summary
Learn the fundamentals of musicianship and harmony in this course. Develop your skills in chord progressions, intervals, and ear training, and apply them to your own musical creations.Key Learning Points
- Deepen your understanding of harmony and chord progressions
- Improve your ability to play by ear and transcribe music
- Apply what you learn to your own musical compositions
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- USA: $44,000 - $86,000
- India: INR 2,00,000 - INR 20,00,000
- Spain: €23,000 - €45,000
- USA: $44,000 - $86,000
- India: INR 2,00,000 - INR 20,00,000
- Spain: €23,000 - €45,000
- USA: $31,000 - $110,000
- India: INR 2,00,000 - INR 20,00,000
- Spain: €13,000 - €45,000
- USA: $44,000 - $86,000
- India: INR 2,00,000 - INR 20,00,000
- Spain: €23,000 - €45,000
- USA: $31,000 - $110,000
- India: INR 2,00,000 - INR 20,00,000
- Spain: €13,000 - €45,000
- USA: $35,000 - $143,000
- India: INR 3,00,000 - INR 30,00,000
- Spain: €17,000 - €55,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Gain a strong foundation in musicianship and harmony
- Develop your ability to hear and identify chords and intervals
- Create your own musical compositions using the skills you learn
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of music theory
- Access to a musical instrument
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Video lectures
Similar Courses
- Music Theory Fundamentals
- Introduction to Music Production
- Guitar for Beginners
Related Education Paths
- Music Theory and Musicianship Specialization
- Music Production and Engineering Certificate
- Music Business Foundations Certificate
Notable People in This Field
- Jacob Collier
- Rick Beato
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 third course in the series. If you have a general understanding of music theory or if you have completed Developing Your Musicianship I and II, this course will continue to help you understand 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 an intermediate level of harmony and ear training.
Knowledge
- Describe Chord tensions and their role
- Describe The concept of Harmonic Function
- Aurally identify chord progressions and chord qualities
- Identify Modal Interchange chords in a composition
Outline
- Welcome to Musicianship: Harmonic Function, Modal Interchange, and Tensions
- Welcome!
- A Note From George
- A Note From Your Teaching Assistant: Frank Bozak
- Connect with Your Classmates!
- Join the Discussion!
- Course Resources
- Earn A Course Certificate
- What Are Your Goals?
- Lesson 1
- What You Need To Know
- Eb Major and Chord Tensions
- Harmonic Function
- Ear Training Practice with Chords
- Ear Training Practice with Chord Progressions
- Lesson Review and Practice for the Week
- Lesson 1 Study Guide
- Join Your Study Group
- Check Your Work: Write Diatonic Chords in the Key of Eb Major and C minor
- Eb Major and Tensions
- Lesson 2
- Review From Lesson 1
- The II- V I Progression
- The Diminished 7th Chord
- Ear Training Practice
- Lesson Review and Practice for the Week
- Lesson 2 Study Guide
- Join Your Study Group
- Check Your Work: Write Chord Progression in the Key of Eb Major
- The II- V I Progression and Tensions
- Lesson 3
- Review from Lesson 2
- Modal Interchange
- Key of D Major and the bVI bVII I Progression
- Ear Training Practice
- Lesson Review and Practice for the Week
- Lesson 3 Study Guide
- Join Your Study Group
- Check Your Work: Write in the key of D Major and B Minor
- D Major and Modal Interchange
- Lesson 4
- Review from Lesson 3
- Suspended Chords
- Preparing For Your Final Project - Part 1
- Preparing For Your Final Project - Part 2
- Ear Training Practice
- Write a 16-Measure Song
- Giving and Receiving Feedback
- Congratulations!
- Lesson 4 Study Guide
- Join Your Study Group
- How to Record Yourself for Your Project
- Advancing Your Knowledge and Skill
- Chords
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the world of music and improve your skills with this course on musicianship and harmony. Students have praised the course for its engaging content and knowledgeable instructors, resulting in high overall ratings. Many users found the hands-on approach to learning music theory to be particularly effective.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Hands-on approach to learning music theoryPros from User Reviews
- Engaging and knowledgeable instructors
- Comprehensive coverage of music theory concepts
- Hands-on approach to learning
- Interactive exercises and quizzes
- Great for beginners and experienced musicians alike
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the pace of the course to be too slow
- Not enough emphasis on practical skills like playing instruments
- Limited opportunities for feedback and interaction with instructors
- Some users found the course to be too basic for their level of experience
- Not all topics are covered in depth
George W. Russell, Jr.Top Instructor
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Musicianship: Tensions, Harmonic Function, and Modal Interchange
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After a tremendous response from learners on Coursera, Berklee Online has created a Developing Your Musicianship specialization, and this course is the third course in the series....
