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
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, 7 readings, 1 practice quiz
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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!
2 videos
- 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
FAQs
How It Works
Coursework
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Certificates
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Creators
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.
Pricing
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| Access to course materials | Available | Available |
| Access to graded materials | Not available | Available |
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Ratings and Reviews
i love this course and georges is a great teacher
This was a good course but the final project seemed a little for my skill level maybe. Thanks for the course, though.
It was a nice course to complete the specialization. The course is important for applying the musical knowledge to create own composition. It is also important for learning how to write composed music in standard musical language. This course has given me confidence to compose my own music using basic understanding of music. Prof. George W. Russel Jr. has been great with his simple yet effective teaching style.
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Im so glad I finished this course and the ones before it! I learned so much and George Russell made it so fun and easy to learn. Before this whole course (4 classes) I couldn't play the piano AT ALL. Now, Ive been empowered and have been composing very intricate pieces! Im so grateful to Berklee, Coursera and Mr. Russell for this amazing opportunity! If you're looking to learn the piano QUICK, TAKE THIS COURSE!