Desarrollando tu musicalidad from Coursera

Aprende los conceptos básicos y enfoques necesarios para entender, crear e interpretar música contemporánea.

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What's inside

Syllabus

Bienvenido a Desarrollando tu Musicalidad

La escala mayor

Esta semana, aprenderás sobre armonía, entrenamiento del oído, y por qué son importantes. Aprenderás a construir una escala mayor, cómo identificar y cantar los intervalos 2do mayor y 3ro mayor, y cómo encontrar el centro tonal de una canción.

Triadas mayores y menores

Esta semana, aprenderás a identificar los intervalos cuarto perfecto y quinto perfecto, y cómo construir tríadas mayores y menores. También aprenderás acerca de una de las progresiones de acordes más comunes: el I IV V.

Escala pentatónica menor

Esta semana, aprenderás a identificar los intervalos sexto mayor y séptimo mayor. También aprenderás a construir y cantar en escala pentatónica menor.

Acordes séptimos mayores y dominantes

Esta semana aprenderás cómo construir acordes mayores y séptimos dominantes. También aprenderás otra progresión de acordes bastante común: la progresión de Blues.

Forma de la canción

Esta semana, vas a aprender acerca de las voces de acordes y los compases 4/4 y 3/4. Aprenderás dos diferentes formas de canciones - Blues y AABA- y aprenderás a escribir y leer una tablatura.

Revisión

Esta semana es una revisión de las últimas 5 semanas. También aprenderás a componer una melodía de blues utilizando la escala menor pentatónica.

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Profundiza en los principios musicales fundamentales, brindando una base sólida para comprender y crear música

Desarrolla habilidades auditivas y armónicas esenciales, sentando las bases para un dominio musical más amplio

Enseña diferentes escalas y acordes, ampliando la caja de herramientas musical de los alumnos

Explora formas de canciones y técnicas de composición, fomenta la creatividad y la expresión musical

Proporciona una introducción integral a los fundamentos de la música contemporánea, adecuada para principiantes

El curso requiere un compromiso de tiempo y esfuerzo para completarlo con éxito

Reviews summary

Exceptional music fundamentals

Desarrollando tu Musicalidad has been exceptionally well-received by its students as a course for learning the fundamentals of music theory and composition. Students remark that the activities are exceptionally rich and engaging and recommend this course to anyone wishing to learn more about music.

Rich and engaging coursework

"Sus actividades son muy nutridas y espectaculares"

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 Desarrollando tu musicalidad with these activities:

Read a book about music theory

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Read a book about music theory to gain a deeper understanding of the concepts covered in the course.

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Borrow or purchase the book from a library or bookstore
Read the book and take notes on key concepts
Complete the exercises and assignments in the book

Review sheet music reading basics

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Review the basics of sheet music reading to ensure you can understand the musical notation in the course.

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Review the names of notes on the musical staff
Review the different types of clefs
Practice reading simple melodies from sheet music

Watch tutorials on music theory

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Watch tutorials on music theory to supplement your learning from the course.

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Find a reputable online source for music theory tutorials
Choose tutorials that cover topics relevant to the course
Take notes while watching the tutorials and revisit them later

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Practice singing scales

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Practice singing scales to improve your vocal technique and develop your ear for music.

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Find a vocal warm-up exercise online or in a music textbook
Practice singing scales in different keys
Record yourself singing scales and listen back to identify areas for improvement

Compose a simple melody

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Compose a simple melody to put your newfound musical knowledge into practice.

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Choose a scale to use
Decide on a chord progression
Write out the melody using sheet music notation
Record yourself singing or playing your melody

Attend a music workshop

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Attend a music workshop to connect with other music enthusiasts and learn from experienced professionals.

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Find a music workshop that aligns with your interests
Register for the workshop and pay the registration fee
Attend the workshop and participate actively in the activities
Network with other attendees and exchange ideas

Create a musical instrument

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Create a musical instrument to apply your understanding of music theory and develop your practical skills.

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Research different types of musical instruments
Choose an instrument to build
Gather the necessary materials and tools
Follow instructions or consult with a mentor to build the instrument
Test the instrument and make adjustments as needed

Mentor a beginner musician

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Mentor a beginner musician to reinforce your own understanding of music and develop your teaching skills.

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Identify a beginner musician who is interested in learning
Create a lesson plan tailored to the student's needs
Meet regularly with the student and provide guidance
Assess the student's progress and make adjustments to the lesson plan as needed

Career center

Learners who complete Desarrollando tu musicalidad will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Music Director

A Music Director plans and leads musical performances, often by conducting orchestras, choirs, or other musical ensembles. To be successful in this role, one should take every opportunity to develop their musicality. The course Desarrollando tu Musicalidad provides opportunities to develop a foundation in musical concepts and performance.

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Band Director

A Band Director leads and instructs musical ensembles, typically in schools or community organizations. Similar to the Music Director, Band Directors benefit from opportunities to develop their musical abilities. The course Desarrollando tu Musicalidad provides a strong foundation in musical theory and performance that can be applied to directing bands.

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Composer

A Composer creates original music, often for performance by others. This course may be useful for aspiring Composers, as it can help build a foundation in musical theory and composition techniques.

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Arranger

An Arranger adapts existing music for different instruments or ensembles. Similar to Composers, Arrangers need a strong foundation in musical theory to be successful. Desarrollando tu Musicalidad may be useful, as it teaches foundational concepts in music theory.

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Music Teacher

A Music Teacher instructs students in music theory, performance, and appreciation. This course can help build a foundation in musical concepts and performance skills, which can be beneficial for aspiring Music Teachers.

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Music Therapist

A Music Therapist uses music to help people improve their physical, emotional, and cognitive health. Music Therapists benefit from a deep understanding of music and its effects on the human body and mind. Desarrollando tu Musicalidad provides a solid foundation in musical theory and performance, which can be applied to the field of Music Therapy.

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Sound Engineer

A Sound Engineer designs and operates audio systems for a variety of purposes, including live performances, recordings, and broadcasts. While not directly related to music performance, Desarrollando tu Musicalidad may provide useful insights into the technical aspects of music.

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Recording Engineer

A Recording Engineer captures and mixes audio signals for music, film, and other media. A strong understanding of music theory can be beneficial in this field, as it allows engineers to better understand the nuances of the music they are recording and mixing.

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Music Producer

A Music Producer oversees the creative and technical aspects of music production, including songwriting, recording, and mixing. Producers typically have a strong foundation in music theory and performance, which Desarrollando tu Musicalidad can help build.

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Music Journalist

A Music Journalist writes reviews, articles, and other content about music for newspapers, magazines, and websites. Desarrollando tu Musicalidad can be useful for aspiring music journalists, as it helps develop a deep understanding and appreciation of music.

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Music Librarian

A Music Librarian manages and organizes music collections in libraries and archives. This course can help aspiring Music Librarians develop a strong foundation in musical knowledge, which can be beneficial for cataloging and organizing music collections.

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Music Critic

A Music Critic evaluates and writes about music performances, recordings, and compositions. The insights and knowledge gained from Desarrollando tu Musicalidad can be useful for understanding the nuances of musical performance and composition.

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Music Educator

A Music Educator designs and teaches music education programs in schools or community organizations. This course can be useful for aspiring Music Educators, as it provides a strong foundation in musical knowledge and performance skills.

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Ethnomusicologist

An Ethnomusicologist studies the music of different cultures around the world. A deep understanding of music theory and performance can be useful in this field. Desarrollando tu Musicalidad can help aspiring Ethnomusicologists develop these skills.

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Music Professor

A Music Professor teaches music theory, performance, and history at colleges and universities. Typically, Music Professors are required to hold an advanced degree in music. However, this course may be useful for those considering graduate studies in music, as it provides a strong foundation in musical knowledge and performance.

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