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==Course Description==
Introductory course in music theory as applied to audio production, music technology and songwriting. Study elements of music, including melody, rhythm, chords and musical forms. Understand traditional music notation as applied to MIDI sequencers, Pro Tools and other Digital Audio Workstations (DAWS). Edit drum and percussion notation to program beats, MIDI sequencer Event Lists, and digital sample libraries. Ear training exercises for audio engineers to make equalization and production decisions based on harmonic overtones, key signatures and chord progressions. Selected listening and analysis of famous composers and award-winning producers in a wide variety
of styles. Study the Nashville number music notation shorthand system. Develop ability to quickly and effectively recognize chord changes and transpose to any key. Learn to read, write and conduct orchestral scores used in commercial recording studios. Apply traditional music theory concepts to modern digital audio editing software, such as Melodyne, Autotune, Elastic Audio, and computer virtual instrument orchestration.
==Learning Objectives==
# Identify key signatures, scales, chord progressions
# Accurately transcribe data into MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) sequencers and DAWS (Digital Audio Workstations)
# Identify and correct pitch intonation discrepancies in mono and polyphonic digital audio files
# Read and conduct musical scores as required in professional audio recording studios and movie sound stages
# Hear and identify harmonic functions of chords as they relate to key signatures and map to MIDI control data
# Analyze rhythmic performances of musical instrument and vocal recordings
# Understand and convert traditional music notation into MIDI sequencer data
# Manipulate parameters of pitch, rhythm and harmony with MIDI software
# Identify song structure, create tempo maps, memory locations and chord symbols
# Apply digital audio processing to time stretch musical recordings or transpose to a different key
# Understand drum and percussion notation to program MIDI sequencer Event Lists, and digital sample libraries
==Prerequisites==
Some previous experience with a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) is highly recommended.
==Course Outline==
# Intro Music Theory
# Major Scales
# Music Theory and DAWs
# Rhythm and Chords
# Nashville Number System
# Frequency Spectrum
# Song Structure
# Song Writing
# Composition
# Music Production
# Final Project
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