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    Explore classical music history, composers, and compositions. Learn to appreciate and analyze works from the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic periods.

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    • U

      Universitat de Barcelona

      Introducción al Arte Sonoro

      Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Music, Music History, Music Theory, Music Performance, Musical Composition, Art History, Instrumental Music, Aesthetics, Multimedia, Creativity, Liberal Arts, Electronic Media, Psychology, Vibrations, Experimentation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      281 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Curtis Institute of Music

      Exploring Beethoven's Piano Sonatas Part 4

      Skills you'll gain: Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Music History, Classical Music, Performing Arts, Music, Music Theory

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Cálculo Diferencial e Integral unidos por el Teorema Fundamental del Cálculo

      Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Integral Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Graphing, Numerical Analysis, Mathematics Education, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Algebra, Computational Thinking, Applied Mathematics, Derivatives

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      718 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Michigan State University

      Photography Techniques: Light, Content, and Sharing

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Photo Editing, Peer Review, Color Theory, Storytelling, Creativity, Information Privacy, Web Design and Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • P

      Peking University

      20世纪西方音乐 Western Music in the 20th Century

      Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music Theory, Music, World Music, Classical Music, Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Musical Composition, Performing Arts, Creativity, Art History

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      B

      Berklee

      Copyright Law in the Music Business

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Lawsuits, Music, Legal Proceedings, Musical Composition, Legal Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Digital Assets

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      693 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      The University of Tokyo

      Words Spun Out of Images: Visual and Literary Culture in Nineteenth Century Japan

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Art History, Culture, Aesthetics, Cultural Diversity, Writing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      762 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      California Institute of the Arts

      Основы графического дизайна

      Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Adobe Creative Cloud, Visual Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Creativity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      517 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Introducción a la producción musical

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Post-Production, Media Production, Musical Composition, Music History, Multimedia, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Digital Publishing, Software Installation, Middleware, Creativity, File Management, Editing, Computing Platforms, System Configuration

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      190 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Expressway to Data Science: Essential Math

      Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Integral Calculus, Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Calculus, Graphing, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Derivatives

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      437 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      Universiteit Leiden

      The Importance and Power of Music in our Society

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Social Studies, Culture, Socioeconomics, Media and Communications, Liberal Arts, Sociology, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • B

      Berklee

      Piano Scales for Modern Music

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular classical music courses

    • Introducción al Arte Sonoro: Universitat de Barcelona
    • Exploring Beethoven's Piano Sonatas Part 4: Curtis Institute of Music
    • Cálculo Diferencial e Integral unidos por el Teorema Fundamental del Cálculo: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Photography Techniques: Light, Content, and Sharing: Michigan State University
    • 20世纪西方音乐 Western Music in the 20th Century: Peking University
    • Copyright Law in the Music Business: Berklee
    • Words Spun Out of Images: Visual and Literary Culture in Nineteenth Century Japan: The University of Tokyo
    • Основы графического дизайна: California Institute of the Arts
    • Introducción a la producción musical : Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Expressway to Data Science: Essential Math: University of Colorado Boulder

    Frequently Asked Questions about Classical Music

    Classical music is an instrumental style of music, played with various wood, brass, and percussion instruments by a large group of musicians. The music is characterized with a regal style, as it is associated with formal national events. Classical music is often hard to define, but most people can pick it out when they hear it.

    The most traditional form of classical music is usually referred to as the music made in the late 1700s and early 1800s. This music was made popular by skilled composers like Austrians Joseph Haydn and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and German composer Ludwig Van Beethoven.

    The main instruments used to perform classical music include woodwinds (flute, piccolo, oboe, clarinet, English horn), brass instruments (trumpet, tuba, French horn), string instruments (violins, cellos), and percussion instruments. Combining these instruments in a group creates a symphonic orchestra. Adding vocals to this ensemble can produce elements of opera to this music.‎

    It's important to learn about classical music for the benefits it gives to you as a listener. Regular exposure to classical music can stimulate brain activities and gene activity, studies have shown. Classical music also helps you formulate patterns of music in your head, from the recurring patterns found in classical pieces.

    Listening to classical music is like entering into a new world, filled with wondrous highs and deep, sorrowful lows. You also can learn about history and tradition when you learn about classical music and its composers. A certain beauty of melody, drama, and solemnity found in classical music awaits those who pursue it in the modern world.

    You may even be gifted to play classical music on an instrument. Doing so can help increase your creativity and help you to think in creative, new ways.‎

    Yes, there are careers available in classical music. You can be a musician playing in an orchestra. There are also careers in managing orchestras, running events that hold concerts, and jobs in recording classical music.

    When the coronavirus hit in 2020, classical music ceased to be performed in orchestras around the world for a while. However, the listening, study, and understanding of classical music has grown.

    In fact, the British Phonographic Institute revealed in 2020 that more younger listeners were streaming classical music on their devices. A joint report showed that young listeners aged 18-25 amounted to more than a third of all classical music streams in the past year. Additionally, those under 35 years old increased their classical music streams by more than 15 percent as well in the past 12 months.‎

    Yes, you can learn much about classical music, its history, and its antecedents from online courses. There are varied programs offered online in which you can dive as deep as you'd like into this brave new world.

    The field of classical music is enrichening, with options to take an introduction to classical music, or proceed right into an in-depth study of classical music composition.‎

    Online Classical Music courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Classical Music skills. Choose from a wide range of Classical Music courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Classical Music, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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