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This course introduces students to strategies for style writing of common practice European art music. The issues of harmonic progression, voice leading, and texture are addressed in addition to relevant compositional concepts like repetition, variation, and elaboration. The course aims to offer a creative space even within the restrictions of stylistic emulation....

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CW

Jun 14, 2020

Excellent course! Very well designed and systematically organised with useful materials. I have learnt a lot and gained confidence to continue my music path, Thank you Professor Edwards!

RS

May 28, 2023

Really clear and useful introduction (or refresher) for basic harmony. The only thing I feel is missing is something on modulation as without this you're kind of 'stuck in first gear'.

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By Sihara J

Mar 30, 2021

This is a beautifully constructed course and the very first course I took through Coursera. It has a great flow and the Instructor guides us very carefully through the course content with thorough explanation. I learnt a lot and the instructor is the best harmony teacher. Thank you, it was amazing.

By Eva A P

Jun 11, 2021

Lo mejor de lo mejor!! muchas gracias por la excelencia de pedagogìa y conocimiento basto en Write Like Mozart, y a la Universidad Nacional de Singapore!, todo lo que aprendì me servirà muchisimo en mi carrera, gracias tambièn a la plataforma Coursera por hacerlo posible

By Pascal S

Oct 27, 2020

This is not only teaching the basics of composing a classical music but also widening your view over classical music and the way how you see them. Indeed, you can get your toolbox of composing them even if you have just finished learning the introduction to music theory.

By Ferd V

Aug 4, 2017

This is an Amazing Course. Too Complete and i need to say that Peter E. gives all that he knows for this. I don't think in an near end... it's just the beginning of a great Adventure. Thanks So Much University of Singapore for give me the chance to Become Better.

By Danila G

Oct 24, 2018

This is an advanced in-depth course that will make you feel a real music theorist. Make sure you are fully familiar with the material of introductory courses in Music Theory and have no difficulty with reading chords and their inversions to make most use of it!

By Noah B

Nov 17, 2021

An excellent introduction to classical composition, which requires very little in prior knowledge in music theory. Prof Edwards' transcript is occasionally difficult to make coherent notes from, but the information is otherwise thorough and insightful.

By Angelina W

Sep 4, 2016

Contains a lot of information for the short course time, but well worth taking even if you can't complete all of the work. It applies a lot of music theory, so consider it the hands-on practice for all of those theory lectures you might have taken.

By Esteban L

May 12, 2019

Although this course is only an "introduction" to classical music composition, it offers quite a wide range of tools for composing music in the classical style, as well as assignments and guided exercises to help you master these tools.

By Jean C

Jul 18, 2017

Le cours est bien conçu et TB organisé. Le système d'exercices dirigés est très bien fait. Excellent système de correction par les pairs.

Suggestion : plus de commentaires/discussions et feedback pour les devoirs hebdomadaires W1-W5

By Emma L

Aug 12, 2018

It was very basic in my opinion, though very enjoyable and informative! I would love for there to be a more advanced version of this course in the future, also including some romantic era composition.

By Béatrice A

May 22, 2016

The course is complete and clear (even better than the one in my conservatory ) I hope there will be course on orchestration ,even if it is paid I would take it ,thank you so much professor Edward.

By Connie C H W

Jun 15, 2020

Excellent course! Very well designed and systematically organised with useful materials. I have learnt a lot and gained confidence to continue my music path, Thank you Professor Edwards!

By Richard S

May 29, 2023

Really clear and useful introduction (or refresher) for basic harmony. The only thing I feel is missing is something on modulation as without this you're kind of 'stuck in first gear'.

By Pablo R

Mar 6, 2023

Es un curso excelente, seguido por el profesor el cual tiene una manera muy efectiva de compartir los datos y la teoría, asi como las tareas y exámenes, de verdad muy recomendado.

By Kunstwadl R

Jul 1, 2021

I was surprised how the divine Mozart can analytically be broken down into principles - at least initially - which make his actions accessible to you! Keep it up Prof. Dr. Edwards!

By Konstantin K

May 24, 2020

This was truly eye opening and not only for classical music composing - you can apply your knowledge from this course to many other styles as well! Can't recommend it enough!

By Ezequiel S

Nov 27, 2021

Excellent introduction to common practice era harmony, also very nice introduction to periods, cadences, 4 part harmony and musical structure, excellent for any undergrad.

By Pablo D

Jul 14, 2020

Great course, it helped me sort out my ideas about chords, cadences, harmonic progression, melody and all the basics of classical music composition. Highly recommended

By Utkarsh K

May 29, 2018

this course helped me a lot. The instructor is really interactive and i really recommend this course for anybody looking to learn classical music composition

By Nikita K

Jun 21, 2018

Having completed only two weeks I consider this is very good course. I wish there were more music composing courses like this and of such quality.

By David A G S

May 24, 2016

Very full content of this course , the teacher does very well . Too bad it does not have subtitles in Spanish , it would be perfect if I had .

By Andy S S d C

Aug 23, 2019

The course is very good. You will learn the basics about composing in the style of classical music. Like Mozart, Schubert, etc. Worth it.

By Jair S

Sep 16, 2020

Great Course, Some topics that I studied before that I was not able to understand were presented on a clear way that made them seem easy

By Bobbie S

May 21, 2020

Wonderful! It far exceeded my expectations. The instructor is amazing! I hope there will be more courses from him in the future.

By Daniel D

Feb 14, 2021

Amazing. It has been like finally understanding a language I had been listening my whole life. I actually didn't want it to end.