Harmony and Compositional Form
InstructorJonathan PetersThe curriculum moves systematically from tonal functions and chord substitutions to complex musical textures and specific forms like Rondo and Sonata.
Integrated assignments push learners to develop full musical pieces, providing a practical way to apply theoretical knowledge.
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A presentation slide outlines the curriculum structure, noting that Music Composition 1 covered rhythm and melody while this second part focuses on harmony.
This slide outlines the contents of Music Composition 2, detailing nearly 50 lectures, over 2 hours of content, 172 diagrams, and various assignments.
This slide outlines the course requirements, specifying that students must be able to read music, possess basic music theory knowledge, and use music notation software.
This slide outlines the intended audience for a music composition course, targeting everyone from beginners to experienced songwriters across various genres.
Learner signals suggest the instructor's tone can be difficult to engage with, described by some as a whispering or low-energy voice.
The practical nature of the course requires using external music notation software, which may interrupt the primary learning flow.
The curriculum aligns with the target of beginning composers but requires specific prerequisites.
