Musicology Courses and Certifications

Mathematical and Statistical Musicology - Class 30

Explore medieval manuscripts and statistical methods in musicology, plus discover music visualization techniques through Arvo Pärt's compositions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Introducing music research

1 rating at OpenLearn

Explore diverse musical topics through themes of inclusion, practice, technology, and community. Gain insights into postgraduate music studies across various times, places, and genres.

• OpenLearn
• 12 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Gresham College

Music of Animals - Exploring Musical Behaviors Across the Animal Kingdom

Explore whether animals truly make music by examining whale songs, bird calls, and rhythmic behaviors across species to understand if music is uniquely human or a shared language.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Yiddish Music of Holocaust Refugees

Discover lost Yiddish songs from Holocaust refugees, brought to life through moving stories and live performances. A unique blend of history, music, and cultural preservation.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Is Music Finite?

Explore whether music has infinite creative possibilities or finite combinations, examining musicology's role in understanding musical expansion and legal implications for composers.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Gresham College

Music of Animals - Exploring Musical Communication Across Species

Explore the fascinating intersection of music and animal behavior, from bird songs to whale calls, and discover whether music is uniquely human or a shared language across species.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

琴弦的物语

探索琴弦如何连接历史地理、诗词歌赋与现代物理学，从毕达哥拉斯和谐比例到超弦理论，跨越艺术学、理学、工学边界，掌握从具体器物洞察宏观规律的思维方法，提升综合人文素养与科学认知能力。

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Gustav Mahler: Musical Contradictions (Live Online)

33 ratings at CourseHorse

Explore the haunting beauty and contradictions of Gustav Mahler’s music through his symphonies, song cycles, and the writings of admirers and critics alike.

• CourseHorse
• 12 hours
• On-Demand
• $335.00

The Asymptotic Nature of Eastern & Western Literary Musicology

Explore the surprising similarities between ancient Chinese poetry and Western pop lyrics, revealing universal themes in music across cultures and time periods.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Computational Music Theory and Analysis - Spring 2023

1 review

Explore computational approaches to music theory, analysis, and generation using algorithms, machine learning, and the music21 toolkit for symbolic music processing.

• YouTube
• 23 hours 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Gharana - Lecture Demonstration on Hindustani Music Traditions

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Explore traditional aesthetic principles in Hindustani music through demonstrations of important gharanas, guided by Pt. Satyasheel Deshpande's expertise and archival knowledge.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Quadruple Hierarchy in Music Theory

Explore the concept of the Quadruple Hierarchy in music with Dmitri Tymoczko, examining its universal features and evolutionary perspectives across cultures.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Shape of Music - Mathematical Order in Western Tonality

Exploring the mathematical structure of Western music, revealing hidden geometries and patterns that connect diverse musical styles from Bach to The Beatles, and their relation to complex systems science.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Complexity and Creativity in Music - Panel Discussion

Explore the intersection of complexity science and music with experts discussing universal features, evolutionary perspectives, and creative processes across cultures.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Mesopotamian Musical Chairs - Unveiling Truths About Ancient Music

Explore Mesopotamian music's evolution, from advanced instrument crafting to diverse ensembles. Dr. Alkhatib unveils the critical role of music in ancient civilization through historical evidence and cultural analysis.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video