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Music Theory
Music Theory – I: Melody
5 Topics | 1 Quiz
What is a Melody?
Quantifying a “good” melody – Note Repetition
Quantifying a “good” melody – Interval Repetition
Quantifying a “good” melody – Phrase Repetition
Conclusion
Music Theory – I: Melody
Music Theory – II: Harmony
4 Topics | 1 Quiz
What is Harmony?
Where do Chords come from?
How can we classify chord progressions?
Conclusion
Music Theory – II: Harmony
Music Theory – III: Rhythm
4 Topics | 1 Quiz
What is Rhythm?
Cyclical rhythms
Non-Cyclical Rhythms
Conclusion
Music Theory – III: Rhythm
Music Theory – IV: Form
4 Topics | 1 Quiz
How Does Musical Form Work?
Distinguishing between sections
Common Small Forms
Conclusion
Music Theory – IV: Form
Music Theory – V: Texture
3 Topics | 1 Quiz
What is musical texture?
How has Musical Texture Developed Over Time?
Conclusion
Music Theory – V: Texture
Music Theory – VI: Timbre
4 Topics | 1 Quiz
What is Timbre?
Instrument Families
Can instruments have more than one timbre?
Conclusion
Music Theory – VI: Timbre
Arranging
Arranging – I: Melody
3 Topics
What are the key characteristics of a melody?
How can we transform a melody without losing sight of the original?
Conclusion
Arranging – II: Harmony
4 Topics
Can Harmony Tell a Story?
Reharmonization
Non-Diatonic Chords
Conclusion
Arranging – III: Rhythm
4 Topics
What is an Accompaniment Pattern?
Common Accompaniment Patterns
Moving Beyond “Stock” Patterns
Conclusion
Arranging – IV: Form
4 Topics
Why is repetition important in music?
How does repetition affect arranging?
How can I make repetition more interesting?
Conclusion
Arranging – V: Texture
4 Topics
What is Homophony?
What is a counter melody?
How can we use texture creatively?
Conclusion
Arranging – VI: Timbre
4 Topics
What are some common small ensembles?
How do we choose an ensemble?
How can we use timbre creatively?
Conclusion
Ethnomusicology
Ethnomusicology – I: Melody
4 Topics
Is melody important to music derived from non-European traditions?
How is melodic development handled by various cultures?
What can we learn from the study of non-European musical traditions?
Conclusion
Ethnomusicology – II: Harmony
4 Topics
Why are there harmonic similarities between cultures?
What is a drone and is it harmony?
Is there a systematic approach to parallel harmony?
Conclusion
Ethnomusicology – III: Rhythm
4 Topics
Is meter universal?
What can we learn from the rhythm and meter of other musical traditions?
What is macro-meter?
Conclusion
Ethnomusicology – IV: Form
4 Topics
What are some ways music has a function?
How does the function affect the form?
Does functional music exist in popular culture?
Conclusion
Ethnomusicology – V: Texture
4 Topics
How does Homophonic Polyphony work?
What exactly is Heterophony?
Why is Homophony so prevalent?
Conclusion
Ethnomusicology – VI: Timbre
4 Topics
How do timbral expectations change from one culture to the next?
How can you hear the differences in these timbral expectations?
Is there such a thing as a universally “good” tone for vocalists?
Conclusion
Acoustic Composition
Acoustic Composition – I: Melody
Acoustic Composition – II: Harmony
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Opening Questions

  • How do timbral expectations change from one culture to the next?
  • How can you hear the differences in these timbral expectations?
  • Is there such a thing as a universally “good” tone for vocalists?
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