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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
Arranging – V: Texture
Arranging – VI: Timbre
Ethnomusicology
Ethnomusicology – I: Melody
Ethnomusicology – II: Harmony
Ethnomusicology – III: Rhythm
Ethnomusicology – IV: Form
Ethnomusicology – V: Texture
Ethnomusicology – VI: Timbre
Acoustic Composition
Acoustic Composition – I: Melody
Acoustic Composition – II: Harmony
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