Module #1 Introduction to Counterpoint and Harmony Overview of the fundamentals of counterpoint and harmony, including definitions, historical context, and significance in music composition.
Module #2 The Basics of Pitch and Interval Review of pitch notation, intervals, and interval quality, including major, minor, perfect, and diminished intervals.
Module #3 species Counterpoint:Introduction and First Species Introduction to species counterpoint, a method of learning counterpoint, and exploration of first species counterpoint, where a cantus firmus is accompanied by a single counterpoint.
Module #4 Second Species Counterpoint Continuation of species counterpoint, exploring second species, where a cantus firmus is accompanied by two notes against one in the counterpoint.
Module #5 Third and Fourth Species Counterpoint Exploration of third and fourth species counterpoint, where a cantus firmus is accompanied by four notes against one, and syncopation and rhythmic interest are introduced.
Module #6 Fifth Species Counterpoint (Florid Counterpoint) Introduction to fifth species counterpoint, also known as florid counterpoint, which incorporates passing tones, neighbor notes, and ornamental gestures.
Module #7 Counterpoint in Two Voices Application of species counterpoint to two-voice counterpoint, exploring the art of writing for two independent melodies.
Module #8 Counterpoint in Three or More Voices Expansion of counterpoint to three or more voices, introducing new challenges and opportunities for musical texture and complexity.
Module #9 Harmonic Function and Progression Introduction to harmony, including harmonic function, chord progression, and the role of harmony in music composition.
Module #10 Chord Construction and Types Exploration of chord construction, including major, minor, diminished, and augmented chords, and their functions.
Module #11 Harmonic Progression and Cadence Analysis of harmonic progression, including types of cadences, and their role in shaping musical structure and form.
Module #12 .counterpoint and Harmony in Renaissance Music Study of counterpoint and harmony in Renaissance music, including the works of Palestrina, Lasso, and other notable composers.
Module #13 Baroque Counterpoint and Harmony Exploration of counterpoint and harmony in Baroque music, including the works of Bach, Handel, and other notable composers.
Module #14 Classical Harmony and Counterpoint Study of harmony and counterpoint in Classical music, including the works of Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven.
Module #15 Romantic Harmony and Counterpoint Exploration of harmony and counterpoint in Romantic music, including the works of Chopin, Brahms, and other notable composers.
Module #16 Twentieth-Century Counterpoint and Harmony Study of counterpoint and harmony in Twentieth-Century music, including the works of Stravinsky, Schoenberg, and other notable composers.
Module #17 Counterpoint and Harmony in Popular Music Analysis of counterpoint and harmony in popular music, including jazz, rock, and pop.
Module #18 Analyzing Counterpoint and Harmony Development of analytical skills for understanding and interpreting counterpoint and harmony in musical compositions.
Module #19 Composing with Counterpoint and Harmony Practical application of counterpoint and harmony in music composition, including exercises and projects.
Module #20 Counterpoint and Harmony in Instrumental Music Study of counterpoint and harmony in instrumental music, including solo, chamber, and orchestral works.
Module #21 Counterpoint and Harmony in Vocal Music Exploration of counterpoint and harmony in vocal music, including choral, solo, and opera.
Module #22 Notation and Software for Counterpoint and Harmony Introduction to notation software and tools for composing and analyzing counterpoint and harmony.
Module #23 Pedagogy and Teaching Counterpoint and Harmony Strategies and approaches for teaching counterpoint and harmony, including lesson planning and assessment.
Module #24 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Counterpoint and Harmony in Music career
