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Musicianship: Chord Charts, Diatonic Chords, and Minor Keys

A rigorous yet accessible harmony course that equips musicians with essential chord progression and analysis skills.

access

Lifetime

level

Medium

certificate

Certificate of completion

language

English

What you will learn in Musicianship: Chord Charts, Diatonic Chords, and Minor Keys Course

  • Chord construction and harmonic function
  • Roman numeral analysis in major/minor keys
  • Diatonic chord progression principles
  • Lead sheet interpretation skills

  • Voice leading techniques
  • Secondary dominant application
  • Minor key harmonic variations

Program Overview

Chord Fundamentals

⏱️ 2 weeks

  • Covers triads, seventh chords, and inversions.
  • Includes chord quality identification drills and keyboard realization exercises.

Diatonic Harmony

⏱️ 2 weeks

  • Focuses on harmonic analysis using Roman numerals.
  • Features progression writing in major keys with cadential patterns.

Minor Key Harmony

⏱️ 2 weeks

  • Examines natural, harmonic, and melodic minor applications.
  • Includes chromatic alteration case studies.

Practical Applications

⏱️ 2 weeks

  • Teaches chart reading, transposition, and basic arranging.
  • Features real-world repertoire analysis.

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Job Outlook

  • Professional value: Essential for session musicians
  • Salary potential: Skilled accompanists earn 50−150/hr
  • Industry demand: Core skill for music directors
  • Certification benefit: Berklee alumni network access
9.9Expert Score
Highly Recommended
Master harmonic analysis and chord progression skills through Berklee's professional musicianship training with this Course.
Value
9.6
Price
9.7
Skills
9.8
Information
9.9
PROS
  • Berklee College of Music faculty
  • Downloadable workbook
  • Jazz/pop/classical applications
  • Progressive difficulty structure
CONS
  • Requires basic theory knowledge
  • Limited orchestration focus
  • Needs instrument for practice

Specification: Musicianship: Chord Charts, Diatonic Chords, and Minor Keys

access

Lifetime

level

Medium

certificate

Certificate of completion

language

English

Musicianship: Chord Charts, Diatonic Chords, and Minor Keys
Musicianship: Chord Charts, Diatonic Chords, and Minor Keys
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