Embark on a journey to expand your musicianship with the "Developing Your Musicianship" course from Berklee. This comprehensive course provides an engaging introduction to key concepts and approaches required to understand, create, and perform contemporary music.
Through a series of six lessons, you will delve into essential topics such as harmony, ear training, major and minor scales, intervals, and chord progressions. The course also explores tonal centers, time signatures, and common song forms, providing a well-rounded learning experience for both aspiring and self-taught musicians.
Join this course to share the joy of creating music and gain valuable insights from Berklee College of Music professor George W. Russell, Jr. as well as student performances and interviews. By the end of the course, you'll have the opportunity to compose and perform a riff blues tune using the minor pentatonic scale, showcasing your newfound musicianship skills.
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The course modules of "Developing Your Musicianship" cover essential topics such as scales, intervals, chords, and song forms. Throughout the six lessons, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of contemporary music and have the opportunity to apply your knowledge in practical assignments.
Welcome to the "Developing Your Musicianship" course. Connect with classmates, explore course resources, and set your goals for this engaging musical journey.
Delve into the fundamental concepts of the major scale, including important definitions, structure, and tonal centers. Learn to write and play the C Major Scale and participate in engaging assignments to reinforce your understanding.
Explore major and minor triads, perfect intervals, and the I IV V chord progression. This module provides insights into building chords and practical exercises to enhance your skills in major and minor triads.
Discover the versatile world of the minor pentatonic scale, including building and singing the scale. Engage in identifying intervals and participate in interactive exercises to strengthen your grasp of the minor pentatonic scale.
Dive into the realm of major and dominant seventh chords, as well as the blues progression. This module offers in-depth knowledge of 7th chords and practical activities to identify the blues form, enriching your musical proficiency.
Uncover the intricacies of song forms, including AABA and blues song forms, as well as 4/4 and 3/4 time signatures. Learn to write a chord chart and practice the skills acquired throughout the course to compose a blues riff tune using the minor pentatonic scale.
Cap off your learning journey by practicing what you've learned and composing a blues riff tune using the minor pentatonic scale. Reflect on your progress and engage in the final project to showcase your newfound musicianship skills.
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