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Musical Scales and Modes
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How do you recognize Middle Eastern music as Middle Eastern, Chinese music as Chinese, Flamenco music as Flamenco, and so on? Classical and popular music compositions have different, distinct sounds. You can easily recognize the “major” (Ionian) and “minor” (Aeolian) modes, but composers have used other scales and modes. The best way to feel these modes is to hum or sing the scales and chords, and you will have the opportunity to do this in unison with your classmates. The singing-impaired are encouraged to sign up. Musicians are also encouraged to sign up, but be warned you may be bored silly when the course covers some basic ideas and the instructor co-opts you when he needs help. The course will consist mainly of lectures using PowerPoint presentations, supplemented with sounds from the piano, computer files, and illustrations of modes and scales from the internet. Questions are always encouraged at any time!
Musical Scales and Modes – In-Person
Item Number:
W25ARTS320A
Dates:
1/27/2025 - 3/3/2025
Times:
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Days:
M
Sessions:
5
Maximum Enrollment:
78
Building:
Campbell Center
Room:
Room E
Instructor:
John Johnson
Registration for this course is closed.
How do you recognize Middle Eastern music as Middle Eastern, Chinese music as Chinese, Flamenco music as Flamenco, and so on? Classical and popular music compositions have different, distinct sounds. You can easily recognize the “major” (Ionian) and “minor” (Aeolian) modes, but composers have used other scales and modes. The best way to feel these modes is to hum or sing the scales and chords, and you will have the opportunity to do this in unison with your classmates. The singing-impaired are encouraged to sign up. Musicians are also encouraged to sign up, but be warned you may be bored silly when the course covers some basic ideas and the instructor co-opts you when he needs help. The course will consist mainly of lectures using PowerPoint presentations, supplemented with sounds from the piano, computer files, and illustrations of modes and scales from the internet. Questions are always encouraged at any time!
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