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.
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Students should complete "Developing Your Musicianship" before enrolling in this course.
Approx. 13 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: French, Portuguese (European), Catalan, German, Russian, English, Spanish
What you will learn
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
Skills you will gain
- Music Performance
- Piano
- Music
- Music composition
- Music theory
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Course 2 of 4 in the
Intermediate Level
Students should complete "Developing Your Musicianship" before enrolling in this course.
Approx. 13 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: French, Portuguese (European), Catalan, German, Russian, English, Spanish
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Berklee College of Music
Berklee College of Music was founded on the revolutionary principle that the best way to prepare students for careers in music is through the study and practice of contemporary music. For more than half a century, the college has evolved to reflect the state of the art of music and the music business. Berklee serves distance learners worldwide through its award-winning online extension school, Berklee Online.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
1 hour to complete
Welcome to Musicianship: Chord Charts, Diatonic Chords, and Minor Keys!
Welcome to Musicianship: Chord Charts, Diatonic Chords, and Minor Keys (also known as Developing Your Musicianship II)! Here we will cover all the details about the course and what you'll need to know to get the most out of your course experience.
1 hour to complete
1 video (Total 4 min), 6 readings, 1 quiz
3 hours to complete
Lesson 1
In this lesson, we will spend a little time reviewing the material from Developing Your Musicianship I. We will learn about the Key of F Major and its related minor key, D minor. We will also practice training our ears to hear minor 2nd and 3rd intervals and major and minor 7th chords.
3 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 34 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes
3 hours to complete
Lesson 2
In this lesson, we will explore diatonic 7th chords in the key of G major and F major. We will learn four new popular chord progression using diatonic triads. We will continue to train our ears, reviewing the intervals and chords from the previous lesson while adding minor 6th and 7th intervals and the dominant 7th chord.
3 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 33 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes
3 hours to complete
Lesson 3
In this lesson, we will learn about the key of G major. We will play with the popular chord progressions from the last lesson by adding the 7th. We will continue to train our ears, reviewing the intervals and chords from the previous two lessons while adding the tritone and the half diminished (or the minor 7 flat 5) chord.
3 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 31 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes
3 hours to complete
Lesson 4
In this final lesson, we will explore the major pentatonic scale. We will also learn how to write a chord chart using the popular chord progressions from this course. We will continue to train our ears, reviewing all of the intervals and chords from the course.
3 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 34 min), 4 readings, 2 quizzes
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TOP REVIEWS FROM MUSICIANSHIP: CHORD CHARTS, DIATONIC CHORDS, AND MINOR KEYS
by IPSep 28, 2019
A very thorough yet easy-to-learn course consisting of every fundamental thing a musician must know. Finding it really helpful so far!
by SMar 30, 2021
The course is excellent and very effective. The practical and theory lessons really teach everything clearly. The Instructor is very clear and lively. Thank you, it was amazing.
by SDDec 31, 2017
complicated music theory easy to understand and really enhancing your musicality. thanks again, prof. russel, for your dedication, fun and clear explanations.
by BWDec 2, 2016
George is the best. Keeps the course interesting, relevant and fun. His mandatory fun rule is easy to achieve with George
About the Developing Your Musicianship Specialization
Nurture your love for, and understanding of, music with this specialization. Learn the fundamentals of music theory, including major and minor tonalities, chord scales, song forms, and chord qualities. You’ll also practice training your ear to hear and recognize various intervals, chord progressions, and chord qualities. For the Capstone project, you will directly apply the knowledge you’ve gained to write and perform a short musical composition. This specialization begins with the basics of music and builds to more advanced concepts, providing you the knowledge you need to improve your skills as a musician.
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