Gymnopedie 1
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In this course, we’ll be learning and deconstructing a unique piece by Erik Satie – Gymnopedie No 1.
We’ll go phrase by phrase and learn the notes, fingering, rhythms, and pedaling. Then we’ll explore the dynamics, articulations, and compositional techniques.
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We will analyze the Prelude in C Major by J.S. Bach. Going phrase by phrase, we will label the chords and their harmonic functions to understand how the music works, while exploring devices such as “sequencing” and “pedal point."
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