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    "courseFormat":"The class will consist of lecture videos. These contain 1-2 integrated quiz questions per video. Multiple-choice tests will cover each week's video.  The final exam will be an optional peer-reviewed harmony assignment.",
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    "shortDescription":"This course will introduce students to the theory of music, providing them with the skills needed to read and write Western music notation, as well as to understand, analyse, and listen informedly. It will cover material such as pitches and scales, intervals, clefs, rhythm, form, meter, phrases and cadences, and basic harmony. ",
    "id":1161,
    "estimatedClassWorkload":"5-8 hours/week",
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    "courseSyllabus":"<p><b>W</b><b>eek-by-Week\nbreakdown</b>\n\n</p><ol><li>Pitches, scales, modes, and chords</li><li>Keys and intervals</li><li>Rhythm and form</li><li>Harmony 1: functional harmony</li><li>Harmony 2: inversions, cadences, and\nsequences</li><li>Final Assignment</li><li>Peer Review</li></ol>",
    "aboutTheCourse":"This\ncourse,&nbsp;<span>from the University of Edinburgh's Reid School of Music (recently <a href=\"http://www.theguardian.com/education/ng-interactive/2014/jun/03/university-guide-2015-league-table-for-music\" target=\"_blank\">ranked first in the UK</a>),</span><span>&nbsp;is suitable for those who have never studied music academically. It will&nbsp;introduce you to the theory of Western music, providing you with the skills needed to&nbsp;read and write Western music notation, as well as to understand, analyse, and listen informedly. &nbsp;<br><br>It will provide the\nbasis for the further study of music both from a theoretical and practical\npoint of view: musicology, pastiche and free composition, analysis,\nperformance, and aural skills.&nbsp; <br><br>It will\nalso be useful to experienced musicians without music notation skills who wish\nto extend their practice through a grounding in the tools of Western music\ntheory and notation.</span>\n\n\n\n<br><br><strong></strong><br><strong><a href=\"https://twitter.com/musictheorymooc\">Follow us on twitter</a></strong> <br>@musictheorymooc <br><strong>#edmusictheory</strong><br>",
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    "suggestedReadings":"<p>Although not required to participate in the course, an excellent text/reference\nbook for the course would be:</p><p> <span>S. M. Kostka, D. Payne. <i>Tonal Harmony</i>. McGraw-Hill Education, 2008.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span><br>We understand that this might be hard to find or prohibitively expensive where you're living, so it really is just a suggestion. A good and cheaper substitution would be:</span></p><p>E. Taylor. The AB Guide to Music Theory Vol 1. Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, 1989.</p><p></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h1><br></h1>",
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    "faq":"<ul><li><strong>Will\nI get a certificate after completing this class?&nbsp;</strong><br><p>Yes. You can register for the <a href=\"https://learner.coursera.help/hc/en-us/articles/201212399-Verified-Certificates\" title=\"Link: https://learner.coursera.help/hc/en-us/articles/201212399-Verified-Certificates\">Verified Certificate</a> option when you sign up or during the first two weeks of the course. This is an optional paid-for certificate which provides ID verification of your learning, and may be desirable if you wish to demonstrate your learning in a professional context.</p>\n\n<p>If you prefer to do the course for free, you do not need to sign up for the Verified Certificate. There is alternatively a free <a href=\"https://learner.coursera.help/hc/en-us/articles/201212139-Certificates-and-Course-Credit\">Statement of Accomplishment</a> for those who complete the course. Information about the requirements for completion will be available once the course begins.</p></li>\n\n<strong></strong><li><strong><strong>Do I\nearn University of Edinburgh credits upon completion of the class?</strong><br></strong><p>No. The Verified Certificates and Statements of Accomplishment are not part of a formal qualification from the University.\nHowever, it may be useful to demonstrate prior learning and interest in\napplying to a further or higher education institution, or potential employer.</p></li>\n\n<li><strong>What resources will I need for this class?</strong>\n<p>No resources needed.</p>\n</li></ul>\n<ul><li><strong>What are the learning outcomes of this course and why should I take it?</strong>\n<p>This course will provide you with the skills needed to understand, analyse, and listen informedly to music, which is a necessary skill for musicians of all levels.<br></p>\n</li></ul><br><br><br>",
    "shortName":"musictheory",
    "name":"Fundamentals of Music Theory",
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    "recommendedBackground":"No background required.<br>",
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