Enrollment for this course has closed. But you can enroll in a future offering (please select)
Not available for purchase in India
Enrollment for this course has closed. But you can enroll in a future offering (please select)
Not available for purchase in India
This is a perfect course for anyone looking to learn the basics of Western music theory.
You will learn to read and write western music notation through simple and easy to follow interactive lessons, and improve your ability to recognise pitch and rhythms by ear through carefully crafted exercises.
By the end of this course, you will develop a solid foundation in western music theory fundamentals and be ready to begin advanced music studies.
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Below you will find an overview of the Learning Outcomes you will achieve as you complete this course.
Recognise aurally and visually different pitches and rhythms in a musical context. Be able to transcribe simple notation, recognise intervals and instrument sounds. Create major scales using a formula, learn about time signatures and be able to sub-divide a beat.
Engage constructively with peers online and express your own opinions or thoughts. Like, comment or give feedback on your peers' work to earn participation grades. Create a community and learn from one-another.
Organise weekly course work and deliverables. Complete assignments within published deadlines and dedicate weekly time slots to music education.
I'm a drummer and percussion player from Calcutta, India, currently based in Bombay. I attended the London Centre of Contemporary Music, where I studied an honours degree in jazz music performance under the tutelage of Richard Brook and Pete Cater. I have also studied under renowned American educators John Riley and Dave Dicenso.
I have enjoyed performing for more than a decade alongside distinguished musicians such as John Di Martino, Warren Vache, Neal Miner, Tulio Mourao, Richard X Bennet, Zdenek Kansky, Greg Banaszak, Ranjit Barot, Sanjay Divecha, Sean Freeman, Dave O' Higgins, Simon Wallace, Geoff Gascoyne and Sid Gauld at prestigious venues such as the Wilton's Music Hall, the O2 Arena in London and the National Centre for Performing Arts in Mumbai.
In my capacity as the associate dean at TSM I lead curriculum development and teaching quality, I also enjoy teaching drums, music theory and ensemble techniques. I enjoy playing Swing, Afro-Cuban and various other styles of music.
This course features live interaction with the course faculty during pre-scheduled times, where you can ask questions, get feedback on your progress and even talk about your musical aspirations.
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