MUSC X 403.52 - Harmony I: Crash Course in Composing for Tonal Music
148984
Delivery Options
In-Person
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Course Description
The study of harmony has been the foundation of composers for centuries. This intensive crash course not only serves as a complete review of diatonic harmony but also teaches you how to apply theoretical concepts to your own compositions. Instruction consists of three stages: establishing a strong foundation in diatonic harmony, studying music scores of the great masters who demonstrate these techniques, and creating your own music compositions emulating what you have learned. Concepts covered include proper usage of scales; functional chord progressions and how they work; roman numeral analysis; how to create both regional and true modulation; creating chord inversions; cadence types; and proper notational practices dealing with rhythm, meter and score set-up. Scores studied include works by J.S. Bach, Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, Mendelssohn and more. As you work on your own compositions, utilizing many of the concepts learned, you receive guidance from the instructor and gain the opportunity to build your portfolio.Course Outline
Introduce yourself to the power and nuance of harmony, study its use in classical symphonies, gain a foundational understanding of harmony, and create your own compositions emulating the harmonic lessons learned.Notes
Contact:
(310) 825-9064
entertainmentstudies@uclaextension.edu
Prerequisites
The ability to read music, knowledge of music notation, and an understanding of the fundamentals of music theory.Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Acting : Elective Courses
- Directing : Elective Courses
- Entertainment Studies : Elective Courses
- Film and TV Development : Elective Courses
- Film Scoring : Harmony Requirement, Elective Courses
- Independent Music Production : Elective Courses
- Music Business : Elective Courses
- Post-Production : Elective Courses
- Study Abroad at UCLA Program : Required
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