Introduction to Classical Music

This module introduces the basics of music, including its components of pitch, duration, and sound color. It explores why people listen to music and how it affects emotions.

This module covers the basic elements of musical composition including rhythm, melody, texture, and harmony. It explores how these elements have evolved over time and are used in classical and modern music.

This module focuses on chords, musical progressions, and the four families of musical instruments. It also covers various musical textures, forms, and styles.

This module covers a thousand years of musical evolution, from the Middle Ages through the Renaissance to the early Baroque period. It explores the development of musical notation and composition techniques.

This module focuses on Baroque music, particularly the works of Bach and Handel. It explores fugue structure, Baroque instruments, and the evolution of musical style during this period.

This module covers the Classical period, focusing on the works of Haydn and Mozart. It explores the development of musical forms such as sonata-allegro and the evolution of musical venues.

This module focuses on Beethoven's transition from Classical to Romantic styles and introduces early Romantic composers like Schubert. It explores program music and the evolution of musical communication.

This module covers the Romantic period, focusing on piano music, opera, and the expansion of the orchestra. It explores the works of composers like Chopin, Liszt, Verdi, and Wagner.

This module covers music from Impressionism to the present, including Modernism, Postmodernism, and Minimalism. It explores the works of composers like Debussy, Stravinsky, Schoenberg, and Glass.