Introduction to Classical Music: Part I: Early Music (476-1600AD)
Delve into the musical world of Medieval and Renaissance Europe!
About the course
"Early music" contributed to the development of classical music as we know it today. From monophony to polyphony, from motets to madrigals, you'll finish this course with plenty of knowledge about the history of Medieval and Renaissance Europe and the music that developed from this context. You will also have much more music to add to your playlists! Let's begin!
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Course curriculum
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1Introduction
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2Beginnings (prior to 476AD)
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3Medieval Era (c. 476-1400)
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4Renaissance Era (c. 1400-1600)
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5Summary
FAQs
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Anyone who is interested in:
- History - How did the people of the past see the world?
- Music - What kinds of music did people of the past write and enjoy?
- Culture - What did the lives of people of the past look like?
(you don't need to know much about any of the above!)
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You'll learn about the history of music, right from the beginning of humanity, and up until the end of the Renaissance. You'll be introduced to different types of music, some of the prominent composers of the times, and we'll give you some really interesting audio examples!
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Each lesson has an attractive, easy-to-understand PDF text-and-images document with everything you need to know (well, to get you started on your learning and listening journey!)!
After the main learning content, you'll find carefully selected musical excerpts to listen to, with a brief description.
At the end of each section, you'll take a quiz - how much can you remember about each era?
Note: We may add video elements in the future, as we know many people will benefit from this!
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Well, that all depends! We recommend an optimum timeline of one to two weeks to really reap the benefits, completing 1-2 lessons per day and taking time to explore and listen to more music beyond what is included in this course. Of course, it is entirely up to you! You could complete it in a day, a month, a year...
"Sound Garden's Introduction to Classical Music course is great for anyone who wants to learn or further their knowledge of classical music. I loved reading about history, hearing some beautiful pieces, and of course, learning more about music."
— Claudia
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About the creator
Sound Garden : classical music immersion was founded in 2020 by classical singer Kayla Collingwood.
Kayla has performed extensively in New Zealand and Europe and holds a Master of Music in Classical Singing. She also worked as a nanny in Paris and London for several years, where she developed a passion for all-ages education.
Since 2020 she is based in Paris, and has returned to the music world full-time - performing and creating projects based around her mission to share classical music with new (and returning!) audiences.
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