Developing Your Musicianship: Final Project
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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 Cou…
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When you enroll for courses through Coursera you get to choose for a paid plan or for a free plan .
- Free plan: No certicification and/or audit only. You will have access to all course materials except graded items.
- Paid plan: Commit to earning a Certificate—it's a trusted, shareable way to showcase your new skills.
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
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Taught by: George W. Russell, Jr., Professor
Harmony/Piano
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Berklee 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
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, 7 readings, 1 practice quiz expand
- Video: Welcome!
- Reading: A Note From Your Teaching Assistant
- Practice Quiz: What Are Your Goals?
- Discussion Prompt: Say Hello!
- Reading: Connect on Facebook and Twitter
- Reading: Learner Support
- Reading: Peer Review Assignments
- Reading: Course Certificates
- Reading: Course Resources
- Reading: How to Record Yourself for Your Assignments
- Discussion Prompt: 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 expand
- Video: Compose The First A Section
- Reading: Popular Chord Progressions
- Discussion Prompt: What is your Inspiration: Week 1
- Discussion Prompt: Helpful Resources: Week 1
- Practice Quiz: Ear Training Practice
- Peer Review: 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 expand
- Video: Compose The Second A Section
- Discussion Prompt: What is your Inspiration: Week 2
- Discussion Prompt: Helpful Resources: Week 2
- Practice Quiz: Ear Training Practice
Graded: 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 expand
- Video: Compose The B Section
- Reading: B Section Chord Progression Options
- Discussion Prompt: What is your Inspiration: Week 3
- Discussion Prompt: Helpful Resources: Week 3
- Peer Review: 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!
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- Video: Compose The Last A Section and a Melody
- Discussion Prompt: What is your Inspiration: Week 4
- Discussion Prompt: Helpful Resources: Week 4
- Video: Congratulations!
Graded: Identify Intervals, Chords, and Progressions
Graded: The Final A Section
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