MS Exploring Music
Course Details
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, students will be able to
- Reflect on the different places and times that music is heard
- Discuss the origin of music in human culture
- Summarize the roles that music plays in human society
- Understand the way our brain processes music
- Examine careers in the music industry
- Tap the steady beat to any song
- Recognize note values and rhythms when written
- Understand how rhythm and melody work together
- Describe how a piano keyboard can help us understand steps, scales, and chords
- Use active listening when enjoying a piece of music
- Apply the listening checklist to any piece of music
- Discuss the grand staff and how it relates to the musical elements
- Describe the importance of transcribing for musicians
- Follow the five steps to reading a new piece of music
- Find the key signature, time signature, and your vocal part
- Use solfege syllables to begin singing new music
- Practice guidelines for vocal health to make sure your voice stays healthy and flexible
- Identify the different instrument families
- Define the difference between classical music and world music
- Become familiar with world instruments
- Discuss musicianship and musical repertoire
- Understand why music developed differently in different times and places
- Summarize the history of music from the ancient period through the 20th century
- Distinguish the music of various genres
- Discuss the role of technology in the evolution of music
- Discuss why preparation and musicianship are essential for an effective musical performance
- Identify signs of performance anxiety and develop tools to combat it
- Understand how to hold, tune, and use proper finger positioning on the guitar
- Practice a simple guitar progression
- Discuss why the definition of a “good” composition will vary
- Craft melody and harmony
- Explain how a melodic motive and chord progression work together
- Utilize various compositional techniques such as repetition, contrast, and variation
Required Materials
- LMS Access
- Standard laptop or desktop computers with Windows or Mac OS
- High-speed internet connection (Cable, DSL)
Module Topics
- Unit 1: Good Vibrations (Intro to Music)
- Unit 2: Elements of Music
- Unit 3: Start With Your Ears
- Unit 4: Exploring the Voice
- Unit 5: Instrumental Skills
- Unit 6: Musical Cultures
- Unit 7: Dynamic Performing
- Unit 8: Composing and Arranging
Accreditation
Laurel Springs meets the highest standard of academic excellence. We are fully Accredited by the Western Association of Schools & Colleges (WASC) and Cognia. We offer a broad catalog of courses approved by the NCAA Division I & II and the University of California A-G.
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