About this course: This course will guide you through the final project for the Developing Your Musicianship Specialization. This course will continue to help you apply the musical concepts you learned throughout the specialization, enabling you to create and perform a 36-measure composition. Taught by Berklee College of Music professor George W. Russell, Jr., the course includes four videos in which George models each stage of the project. Through peer feedback and discussion, practice, and applying what you’ve learned, this final project will hone your skills as a musician.
Who is this class for: This course is designed for learners who have completed the following courses on Coursera: Developing Your Musicianship Musicianship: Chord Charts, Diatonic Chords, and Minor Keys Musicianship: Tensions, Harmonic Function, and Modal Interchange
Created by: Berklee College of Music
Taught by: George W. Russell, Jr., Professor
Harmony/Piano
| Basic Info | Course 4 of 4 in the Developing Your Musicianship Specialization |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Commitment | 4 weeks of study, 2-3 hours/week |
| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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Syllabus
WEEK 1
Welcome to the Developing Your Musicianship Capstone!
Welcome to the final project course for the Developing Your Musicianship Specialization! In this module, we will cover all the details about how this course works and what you'll need to know to get the most out of your course experience.
1 video, 4 readings, 1 practice quiz
- Материал для самостоятельного изучения: A Note From Your Teaching Assistant
- Материал для самостоятельного изучения: Connect with Your Classmates
- Тренировочный тест: What Are Your Goals?
- Материал для самостоятельного изучения: Course Resources
- Материал для самостоятельного изучения: Earn A Course Certificate
- Вопрос для обсуждения: Share YOUR Music Theory Resources
Compose The First A Section
This week, we will work on composing and performing the first A section for our project. We will also do a short review of the popular chord progressions we learned about throughout this specialization. If you need help or feel stumped, reach out to your classmates for help!
1 video, 1 reading, 1 practice quiz
- Материал для самостоятельного изучения: Popular Chord Progressions
- Вопрос для обсуждения: What is your Inspiration: Week 1
- Вопрос для обсуждения: Helpful Resources: Week 1
- Тренировочный тест: Ear Training Practice
- Взаимная оценка: The First A Section
WEEK 2
Compose The Second A Section
This week, we will work on composing and performing the second A section for our project. Remember, your classmates are a great resource. If you need help, check out the forums or connect on the Facebook group!
1 video, 1 practice quiz
- Вопрос для обсуждения: What is your Inspiration: Week 2
- Вопрос для обсуждения: Helpful Resources: Week 2
- Тренировочный тест: Ear Training Practice
- Взаимная оценка: The Second A Section
WEEK 3
Compose The B Section
This week, we will work on composing and performing the B section for our project. We will be modulating from the original key in the B section, so this week may be a little complicated. If you need help, ask your classmates for their advice.
1 video, 1 reading
- Материал для самостоятельного изучения: B Section Chord Progression Options
- Вопрос для обсуждения: What is your Inspiration: Week 3
- Вопрос для обсуждения: Helpful Resources: Week 3
- Взаимная оценка: The B Section
WEEK 4
Compose The Last A Section and a Melody
For the final week, we will work on composing and performing the final A section for our project. If you need help or feel stumped, reach out to your classmates for help!
2 videos
- Вопрос для обсуждения: What is your Inspiration: Week 4
- Вопрос для обсуждения: Helpful Resources: Week 4
- Video: Congratulations!
Graded: Identify Intervals, Chords, and Progressions
Graded: The Final A Section
FAQs
How It Works
Задания курса
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Creators
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.
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Ratings and Reviews
I'd like to thank for the course. I enjoyed and learned a lot of stuff. It was great. I just would say to add a bit of theory for melodies, because I do not really know how to write and you have to write in the final project. Anyway, it was great. :-)
Again, I really enjoyed taking this course and the final project taught me a lot about my own abilities in writing. I intend to continue unabated with my writing. Thanks for making it so enjoyable.
Learned a ton about harmony and song writing. Very approachable material, presented by a pleasant instructor.
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thabk you, prof. russel, for such a womderful journey. i’ve got so much along the way. and it was so much fun. feelimg grateful.