Chorale Partita Improvisation Course (18th century style)
Develop your improvisation skills by mastering Baroque Chorale Partitas and Chorale Preludes. You will learn chorale harmonization, variation techniques (Pachelbel/Böhm style), and how to apply the cantus firmus in different voices. Requirements: Completion of the Foundation course or equivalent harmonic and contrapuntal knowledge. Focus is on organ playing.
This Level 2 course is specifically designed for organists who wish to develop advanced improvisation skills within the rich tradition of the Chorale Partita and Chorale Prelude. You will learn to use sophisticated 18th-century techniques for harmonizing and creating variations over a given chorale melody, drawing inspiration from composers like Böhm, Fischer, Händel, and Pachelbel.
🎯 What You Will Learn and Achieve
In this course, you will learn how to:
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Harmonize chorales authentically in the 18th-century style.
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Improvise complete Chorale Partitas, utilizing variation techniques over a chorale melody, similar to those found in Baroque masterworks.
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Improvise short Chorale Preludes that feature the cantus firmus melody in various voices (e.g., cantus firmus in the soprano or bass).
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Engage in basic contrapuntal work, learning how to find an appropriate counterpoint to a given chorale melody.
📦 What’s Included
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7 Hours of Video Lessons providing focused instruction on chorale-based techniques.
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Lesson Descriptions in PDF format for easy review and reference.
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Lifetime Access to the entire course content.
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Music Database Access: You gain access to a collection of literature examples for comparison and study.
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Instructor Support: The course instructor answers your questions three times a week via email or comment on the platform.
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Community Support: You receive support from other members of the private course community.
🎓 Who Is This Course For and What Are the Requirements?
This course is for you if you:
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Have already completed the Foundation of Improvisation course or possess a similar level of experience.
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Have practical experience with improvisation and a solid understanding of music theory.
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Are familiar with the harmonic models and patterns taught in the Foundation course.
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Have extensive experience playing 18th-century music on the Organ, being familiar with both the repertoire and the instrument’s demands.
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