Musicianship: Chord Charts, Diatonic Chords, and Minor Keys
This course is part of Developing Musicianship - Berklee College of Music.
Course Cost
Free course
Intermediate
Skill Level
9 Hours
Self-paced lessons
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Developing Your Musicianship Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
What you'll learn
Identify minor intervals and seventh chords aurally
Understand relationships between major keys and their relative minors
Master F Major, D minor, and G Major scales
Create professional chord charts
Compose using popular chord progressions
Develop advanced ear training skills
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
2.2 Hours PreRecorded video
5 quizzes
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
FullTime access
Shareable certificate
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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive music theory course focuses on advancing students' understanding of chord structures, minor keys, and musical composition. Students learn to identify minor intervals and seventh chords, master major and minor key relationships, and develop skills in chord chart writing. The curriculum covers F Major, D minor, and G Major scales, popular chord progressions, and the major pentatonic scale. Through practical exercises and ear training, students gain hands-on experience in composing and performing music.
F major and D minor
Module 1 · 37 Minutes to complete
Diatonic 7th Chords
Module 2 · 32 Minutes to complete
G major
Module 3 · 30 Minutes to complete
The major Pentatonic Scale
Module 4 · 33 Minutes to complete
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Developing Musicianship - Berklee College of Music
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