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Musicianship: Chord Charts, Diatonic Chords, and Minor Keys

Approx. 13 hours to complete

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Course Summary

This course is designed to help students understand the basics of musicianship and chords, including how to identify and play them. Students will learn how to read sheet music, understand chord progressions and develop their own playing style.

Key Learning Points

Develop an understanding of chord progressions
Learn how to read sheet music
Develop your own playing style

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

Music Teacher
- USA: $35,000 - $67,000
- India: INR 2,50,000 - INR 9,00,000
- Spain: €20,000 - €40,000
Musician
- USA: $25,000 - $150,000
- India: INR 1,20,000 - INR 12,00,000
- Spain: €18,000 - €60,000
Sound Engineer
- USA: $35,000 - $97,000
- India: INR 2,50,000 - INR 12,00,000
- Spain: €20,000 - €56,000

Learning Outcomes

Identify and play chords
Read sheet music
Develop your own playing style

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic understanding of music theory
Access to a musical instrument

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

Self-paced
Online
Video-based

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Description

After a tremendous response from learners on Coursera, Berklee Online has created a Developing Your Musicianship specialization, and this course is the second course in the series. If you have a basic knowledge of music theory or if you have completed Developing Your Musicianship I, this course will continue to help you understand key musical concepts, enabling you to create and perform contemporary music. Taught by Berklee College of Music professor George W. Russell, Jr., the course includes four lessons that delve into the next level of harmony and ear training.

The course will introduce you to new key signatures, including minor tonalities, and how they are constructed. You will train your ear to hear minor intervals and 7th chords. You will learn how to build 7th chords, and how to build common chord progressions. You will also learn the major pentatonic scale and how to construct melodies using this scale. The course culminates with an assignment that asks you to compose and perform an 8-measure composition using popular chord progressions and the Major pentatonic scale. Just like Developing Your Musicianship I, the course is designed to impart the joy of creating music and sharing it with others.

Knowledge

Aurally identify minor intervals and 7th chords
Explain the relationship between a Major key and its related minor
Practice playing and writing in the keys of F Major, D minor, G Major, D minor scales
Write a chord chart

Outline

Welcome to Musicianship: Chord Charts, Diatonic Chords, and Minor Keys!
Welcome!
A Note From George
A Note From Your Teaching Assistant
Connect with Your Classmates
Course Resources
Earn A Course Certificate
Join the Discussion!
What Are Your Goals?

Lesson 1
Review from Developing Your Musicianship I
F Major and D minor
Intervals and Chords - Part 1
Lesson 1 Ear Training Practice
Write and Practice in the Key of F Major and D minor
Lesson 1 Study Guide
Join Your Study Group
Check Your Work: Write in the Key of F Major and D minor
Lesson 1

Lesson 2
Review from Lesson 1
Diatonic Triads and 7th Chords in F Major
Popular Chord Progressions Using Diatonic Triads
Intervals and Chords - Part 2
Lesson 2 Ear Training Practice
Write and Practice the Popular Progressions
Lesson 2 Study Guide
Join Your Study Group
Check Your Work: Write the Popular Progressions
Lesson 2

Lesson 3
Review from Lesson 2
The Key of G
Popular Chord Progressions in the Key of G Using 7th Chords
Intervals and Chords - Part 3
Lesson 3 Ear Training Practice
Write and Practice in the Key of G Major and E minor
Lesson 3 Study Guide
Join Your Study Group
Check Your Work: Write in the Key of G Major and E minor
Lesson 3 Quiz

Lesson 4
Review from Lesson 3
The Major Pentatonic Scale
Chord Charts
Lesson 4 Ear Training Practice
Compose an 8-Measure Song
Giving and Receiving Feedback
Congratulations!
Lesson 4 Study Guide
Join Your Study Group
How to Record Yourself for Your Assignments
Advancing Your Knowledge and Skill
Lesson 4 Quiz

Summary of User Reviews

This course on musicianship and chords received positive reviews from students. Many users appreciated the course's comprehensive approach to teaching music theory through practical exercises and examples.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

The course's comprehensive approach to teaching music theory through practical exercises and examples.

Pros from User Reviews

Great course for beginners and intermediate musicians
Instructors are knowledgeable and engaging
Lessons are well-structured and easy to follow

Cons from User Reviews

Some users found the pace to be too slow
Not enough focus on advanced music theory
Not suitable for those looking for a more technical approach

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