Desenvolvendo sua musicalidade from Coursera

Aprenda os conceitos e abordagens básicos necessários para compreender, criar e executar música contemporânea.

Se você é apaixonado por música e tem curiosidade de como ela funciona, ou se é um músico que aprendeu a tocar de ouvido, sem um estudo formal, esse curso lhe oferecerá uma introdução envolvente de conceitos e abordagens chave para compreender, criar e executar música contemporânea. Ministrado pelo professor George W. Russell Jr. do Berklee College of Music, o curso inclui seis lições que exploram harmonia e o treino de ouvido - duas áreas de foco intensivo para todo aluno iniciante na Berklee.

O curso lhe ensinará a as escalas pentatônicas maiores e menores e como elas são construídas. Você aprenderá quais são os intervalos, como cantá-los e como encontrá-los na música. O curso explora o tom central e como encontrar qual o tom de uma música, além de divisões de compasso comuns como 4/4 e 3/4. Você aprenderá a construir acordes - tríades maiores e menores, e acordes maiores e com sétima dominante - e como construir uma progressão de acordes comum - o I IV V. Você também aprenderá a reconhecer os formatos de música blues e AABA e a escrever uma sequência de acordes básica para expressar suas ideias musicais.

Além das aulas em vídeo, cada aula envolve apresentações e entrevistas com alunos da Berklee. Os alunos compartilham suas jornadas musicais e oferecem orientações para aqueles que querem estudar música. O ponto alto do curso é uma tarefa que solicita que você componha e execute um riff de melodia em blues usando a escala pentatônica menor. Acima de tudo, o curso foi pensado para compartilhar o prazer de criar música e compartilhá-la com os outros.

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Syllabus

BOAS-VINDAS

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A ESCALA MAIOR

Esta semana você aprenderá sobre harmonia e treinamento de ouvido e por que eles são importantes. Você aprenderá a construir uma escala maior, como identificar e reproduzir os intervalos de 2ª e 3ª maiores e como identificar o tom principal de uma música.

TRÍADES MAIORES E MENORES

Esta semana você aprenderá como identificar os intervalos de 4ª e 5ª justas e como construir tríades maiores e menores. Você também aprenderá sobre uma das progressões de acordes mais comuns: a I, IV, V.

A ESCALA PENTATÔNICA MENOR

Esta semana você aprenderá a identificar os intervalos de 6ª maior e 7ª maior. Você também aprenderá como construir e reproduzir uma Escala pentatônica menor.

ACORDES DE 7ª MAIOR E DOMINANTE

Esta semana você aprenderá como construir acordes de sétima maior e dominante. Você também aprenderá outra progressão de acordes comum: a Progressão de blues.

FORMATO DA MÚSICA

Esta semana você aprenderá sobre as expressões de acorde 7-3-5 e os compassos 4/4 e 3/4. Você aprenderá sobre dois formatos diferentes de música - Blues e AABA - e aprenderá a escrever e ler em uma folha de acordes.

REVISÃO

Esta semana é uma revisão das últimas 5 semanas. Você também aprenderá como compor um riff de melodia em blues uma Escala pentatônica menor.

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Muito apropriado para alunos que aprenderam a tocar 'de ouvido', sem um estudo formal

Inclui tarefas práticas, como compor uma melodia de blues

Oferece uma mistura de palestras, entrevistas e apresentações

Porém, não abrange a composição orquestral ou arranjo avançado

Recomendado como um curso introdutório para iniciantes e intermediários

Reviews summary

Beginner-friendly music theory

This course is a great introduction to the basics of music theory, making it perfect for beginners. It features engaging video lessons, interviews with Berklee students, and a final assignment where you can compose and perform your own blues melody riff.

Interviews with Berklee students

"In addition to the video lessons, each class features presentations and interviews with Berklee students. The students share their musical journeys and offer guidance for those looking to study music."

Fun and interactive video lessons

"The lessons are fun..."

Perfect for those new to music theory

"If you are passionate about music and curious about how it works, or if you are a musician who learned to play by ear, without formal study, this course will provide you with an engaging introduction to key concepts and approaches for understanding, creating, and performing contemporary music."

Covers only the basics of music theory

"It should be noted that this course only teaches the basics of music theory..."

May be difficult to obtain a certificate

"It is difficult to get the certificate because there are no active students taking the course..."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Desenvolvendo sua musicalidade with these activities:

Encontre um mentor ou tutor de música

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Ter um mentor ou tutor pode fornecer orientação personalizada e acelerar seu progresso musical.

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Pergunte a amigos, professores ou colegas se eles conhecem algum músico experiente disposto a orientá-lo.
Participe de eventos e workshops relacionados à música para conhecer potenciais mentores.

Contribua para um projeto de música open-source

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Contribuir para projetos de música open-source expande seus conhecimentos técnicos e promove a comunidade musical.

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Encontre projetos de música open-source no GitHub ou em outras plataformas.
Leia a documentação e os guias do projeto para entender seus objetivos e contribuições.
Contribua com código, recursos ou documentação para o projeto.

Mentoria para alunos de música iniciantes

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Mentoria de iniciantes reforça sua compreensão, melhora suas habilidades de comunicação e constrói conexões musicais.

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Ofereça-se para ajudar alunos iniciantes com suas práticas ou tarefas.
Compartilhe seus conhecimentos e experiências musicais para inspirar e orientar os alunos.

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Career center

Learners who complete Desenvolvendo sua musicalidade will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Composer

Composers will need to have a very strong understanding of musical theory. This course will help you build a strong foundation, which will support the work of composing music for a variety of uses.

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Arranger

Arrangers need a deep understanding of musical theory to succeed in their role. This is because Arrangers often need to adapt existing music for a different group of musicians, or for a different purpose. This course will help you build a solid foundation in musical theory, which will support your work as an Arranger.

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Music Producer

Music Producers require a deep understanding of musical theory to translate the visions of the artists they work with. A Music Producer may need to understand what an artist is trying to say when they hum a melody, or explain to an artist why the chords they're playing do not sound right. This course will equip you with the technical know-how to excel in this role.

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Songwriter

Songwriters, especially those working with others, will need a strong technical foundation to succeed in their roles. This course will help Songwriters to improve their ability to articulate their musical vision, both while composing and while working with other musicians. This course will also help Songwriters learn more about the theory behind chord progressions, which can be essential for writing a hit song.

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Music Teacher

Music Teachers will naturally have to be proficient in musical theory, but they may not always have the pedagogical skills to teach it to others. This course can help Music Teachers build on their theoretical foundation and gain some practical teaching skills. The videos and presentations included in the course are particularly useful for Music Teachers.

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Music Therapist

Music Therapists use musical theory to drive their practice. Having a strong foundation in theory will help Music Therapists use music as a tool to promote healing. This course will help Music Therapists to better understand the theoretical underpinnings of music, so that they can use their practice more effectively.

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Music Critic

Music Critics need to be able to analyze music and communicate their thoughts in a clear and concise way. This course will help Music Critics build a strong foundation in musical theory, so that they can better understand the music they are critiquing and articulate their thoughts about it.

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Music Journalist

Music Journalists need to be able to understand and communicate about music in a clear and concise way. This course will provide Music Journalists with the foundation they need to succeed in their roles.

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Music Librarian

Music Librarians typically need to have a strong foundation in musical theory to be successful. This is because they will need to be able to catalog and organize music, and they will need to be able to communicate with musicians and other library staff about the music in their collection. This course will help you build on your foundation of musical theory, which will make you a more effective Music Librarian.

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Musician

As a Musician, it may not be necessary to be classically trained in musical theory. However, a strong foundation will make a noticeable difference in your ability to perform. This course will help you build a solid foundation, which you can apply to whatever music you play.

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Music Director

Not all Music Directors need to be trained in musical theory, however, a strong foundation in the subject can be quite useful. This is especially true because Music Directors are often tasked with creating the musical vision of a concert or performance. This course will help you build a foundation in musical theory, which will help you make more informed decisions as you create your musical vision.

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Singer

While a Singer will not need an in-depth knowledge of musical theory to succeed, a strong foundation can be helpful. Music Theory helps Singers understand the structure of a song, and how to best phrase their voice. This course will teach Singers the basic theory that will support their work and help them improve.

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Sound Editor

While a Sound Editor may not directly use musical theory in their role, it can be very helpful. This is because Sound Editors often need to create or edit sound effects and music for a project. Having a basic understanding of music theory will help Sound Editors to communicate with composers and producers, and to better understand the needs of a composition.

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Music Attorney

Music Attorneys need to have a basic understanding of musical theory to be successful. This is because they will need to be able to understand and negotiate contracts related to music, and they will need to be able to communicate with musicians and other music industry professionals. This course will help you build a foundation in musical theory, which will make you a more effective Music Attorney.

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Audio Engineer

Audio Engineers may need to have a basic understanding of musical theory, mostly to communicate with musicians, producers, and those in the artistic field. This course will help Audio Engineers build a basic foundation in musical theory to support their work.

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