The Western Classical Tradition: extended
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Why this why now
Prior knowledge requirements
- A broad understanding of key differences between the Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods.
- An understanding of the orchestra and its development
- An understanding of treble clef notation
- An understanding of meanings of the core musical elements
- An understanding of small ensembles and key genres across the Western Classical Tradition.
Why this why now
Prior knowledge requirements
- A broad understanding of key differences between the Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods.
- An understanding of the orchestra and its development
- An understanding of treble clef notation
- An understanding of meanings of the core musical elements
- An understanding of small ensembles and key genres across the Western Classical Tradition.
The Western Classical Tradition: extended
This unit builds on the Introduction to the WCT unit, exploring the Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods in greater depth, assessing the development of key musical trends, and finishing with a look at developments in the 20th century.
5 lessons in unit
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