The concerto through time
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Why this why now
Prior knowledge requirements
- Basic understanding of the defining features of Baroque, Classical and Romantic music
- Ability to read treble and bass clef to a basic standard
- Knowledge of different textures, including homophonic, polyphonic, unison, imitative and monophonic.
- Understanding of the development of the orchestra through the Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods.
- Solid grounding in the musical elements with understanding of key terminology for all elements.
Why this why now
Prior knowledge requirements
- Basic understanding of the defining features of Baroque, Classical and Romantic music
- Ability to read treble and bass clef to a basic standard
- Knowledge of different textures, including homophonic, polyphonic, unison, imitative and monophonic.
- Understanding of the development of the orchestra through the Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods.
- Solid grounding in the musical elements with understanding of key terminology for all elements.
The concerto through time
This unit explores the development of the concerto through the Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods. Lessons focus on typical features and how these evolved in relation to stylistic trends during those periods. It also includes analysis of a series of case studies, exemplifying the developments.
5 lessons in unit
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