Advanced Music Theory: Solfege Fundamentals
Develop expertise in musical concepts and sight-singing techniques, exploring intricate chord structures and harmonic relationships while mastering solfege.
Develop expertise in musical concepts and sight-singing techniques, exploring intricate chord structures and harmonic relationships while mastering solfege.
This comprehensive course, part of the Solfege at your fingertips series, delves into advanced music theory concepts with a focus on practical application. Students will explore chord construction, tonal harmony, and musical notation through an innovative approach that connects theory to sound. The course covers the construction of 3 and 4 tone chords, chord progressions, inversions, and tonal harmony. With video presentations and guided exercises, learners develop practical skills in sight reading and musical dictation. The course features expert instruction from experienced educators and includes hands-on activities to reinforce theoretical concepts.
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What you'll learn
Learn to construct and identify 3 and 4 note chords in various musical contexts
Master chord naming conventions in both jazz and classical music
Understand harmonic progressions and chord relationships in major and minor scales
Develop skills in sight reading and musical dictation
Analyze chord locations and inversions in different scales
Apply theoretical knowledge to practical musical situations
Skills you'll gain
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Graded assignments, exams
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There are 5 modules in this course
This comprehensive course covers advanced music theory concepts and their practical applications through solfege. The curriculum includes chord construction and naming conventions in both jazz and classical contexts, exploration of harmonic degrees in major and minor scales, chord inversions, and progressions. Students will learn to analyze and understand musical structures while developing practical skills in sight reading and ear training. The course combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on practice through video lessons and guided exercises.
Chord names and qualities
Module 1
Three-note harmonic degrees
Module 2
4-note harmonic degrees
Module 3
Chord location in scales
Module 4
Inversions, dominant chord and chord progressions
Module 5
Fee Structure
Instructor
8 Courses
Distinguished Music Educator and Digital Learning Pioneer
Matthieu Van Vliet serves as Music Professor at Cégep Marie-Victorin's Music Department, where he has led the development of the innovative MOOC series "Solfege at your fingertips." This comprehensive series aims to demystify music theory through dynamic teaching methods that connect theoretical concepts with practical applications. The four-part course covers fundamental topics from pitch and intervals to tonality, chord construction, and rhythm. His innovative approach focuses on making music theory accessible by linking theoretical concepts directly to their sonic representations. As lead designer of this educational initiative, developed in collaboration with the Université de Montréal's Faculty of Music, he has created an engaging curriculum that serves both aspiring music students and amateur musicians. His work bridges the gap between traditional music education and modern digital learning, particularly helping students prepare for college and university music programs.
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