Music

🎵 Music Online Course Overview

🔍 Course Title:

Fundamentals of Music: Theory, History, and Practice

🎯 Course Objective:

This course introduces learners to the basics of music theory, history, and performance skills. Students will explore rhythm, melody, harmony, and notation, as well as significant musical styles and composers. The course combines theory with hands-on practice to build confidence and creativity in music.

🗓️ Course Duration:

6–8 weeks (Self-paced or instructor-led)

👩‍🎤 Target Audience:

• Absolute beginners to music

• Hobbyists and aspiring musicians

• Music students seeking foundational theory

• Educators and parents looking for structured content

📚 Course Format:

• Video tutorials and demonstrations

• Audio examples and listening exercises

• Interactive quizzes and worksheets

• Performance assignments (singing, instrument practice)

• Final project or recital

📖 Course Content & Weekly Breakdown

Module 1: Introduction to Music

• What is music?

• Elements of music: rhythm, melody, harmony, dynamics, timbre

• Musical notation basics: staff, clefs, notes, rests

• Listening skills and active listening practice

Module 2: Rhythm and Meter

• Understanding beats, tempo, and time signatures

• Note values and rests (whole, half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth)

• Simple and compound meters

• Clapping and tapping exercises

Module 3: Scales and Melody

• Major and minor scales

• Intervals and pitch

• Building simple melodies

• Sight-singing basics

Module 4: Harmony and Chords

• Introduction to chords and triads

• Chord progressions (I-IV-V)

• Consonance and dissonance

• Basic harmonization exercises

Module 5: Music History Overview

• Key musical periods: Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Modern

• Famous composers and their contributions

• Music genres and styles worldwide

• How historical context influences music

Module 6: Instruments and Performance

• Families of instruments (strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, keyboard)

• Basic vocal techniques and care

• Introduction to playing an instrument (e.g., piano, guitar)

• Recording and sharing performances

Module 7: Composition and Creativity

• Simple composition techniques

• Using technology: notation software and digital audio workstations (DAWs)

• Improvisation basics

• Creating your own short piece

Module 8: Final Project and Reflection

• Prepare and record a short performance or composition

• Reflect on learning and set future musical goals

• Share your work with peers or online community

🧠 Assessments and Deliverables

• Weekly quizzes on theory and terminology

• Listening and analysis assignments

• Performance tasks or recordings

• Composition exercises

• Final project submission