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
Kayla Collingwood is a classical contralto singer, voice teacher, and music educator based in Paris. She teaches voice and music across classical, musical theatre, and contemporary styles.
Kayla has performed and taught extensively in New Zealand and Europe. Before returning to music full-time in 2020, she worked as a nanny in Paris and London, where she developed a passion for all-ages education.
Today she performs, teaches, and creates events, resources, and content that make music and the voice more accessible.
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