3rd Year | Aristoxenus | Harmonic Elements | Lyre AR02
The Three
Ancient Greek Genera
What were the genera of ancient Greek music? How could altering the tuning produce them? Which was considered the most ancient, and which was the most difficult? Discover the answers and deepen your knowledge of ancient melody.
At the end of the course you will know how to...
- Tune your lyre and play within the ancient Greek tetrachord
- Identify the stable and movable notes, as well as their positions
- Recognize, create, and play the three basic ancient genera: the Diatonc, the Enharmonic, and the Chromatic
- Tune your lyre to create the enharmonic diesis
- Utilize intervals smaller than the semitone in your playing
- Play in all three genera with brand-new melodies
* Do you own a lyre with more strings? The course can be done by students with lyres of 7 or more strings. Simple and step-by-step videos are available to prepare your lyre for the courses (including tuning).
Lesson 1 : The Tetrachord and the Genus Diatonic
In this lesson, we will discover the basic block of the ancient music system, the fabled Tetrachord, along with the first of the three major genera: the Diatonic
Plus: One ancient Greek melody in two variations
Lesson 2 : The Diatonic Genus
Experiment with the Diatonic genus, which is considered the most ancient of the three. Let your lyre sound like it would in the days of Orpheus himself!
Plus: Three exercises
Lesson 3 : The Diatonic Harmonies
How would the Diatonic genus translate into a modern piece of music? In this lesson, we will learn a magnificent melody that is guaranteed to impress your audience!
Plus: Sheet music with a new melody
Lesson 4 : The Enharmonic Genus
In ancient Greek, “enharmonic” meant “in harmony.” In this lesson, we will discover this incredibly beautiful genus that Aristoxenus considered the noblest of the three.
Plus: Two exercises
Lesson 5 : Enharmonic Melodies and Practice
It is time to experiment with the incredibly small enharmonic diesis, and release your music to the world. In this lesson, you will sharpen your skills and perfect your playing in the Enharmonic genus.
Plus: Sheet music for a new melody
Lesson 6 : Songs of the Enharmonic
Ready to test your skills? Learn step by step how to play a song in which the enharmonic tetrachord takes center stage. Focus, and let your lyre be your guide, as every note in this song takes you closer to lyre mastery.
Plus: Sheet music for a new melody
Lesson 7 : The Chromatic Genus
Introduce yourself to the Chromatic genus, and discover an entirely new way of tuning, unlocking the fascinating world of the chromatic tetrachord.
Plus: Two exercises
Lesson 8 : The Chromatic Melodies
Ready to learn what it takes to woo your audience with something they have never heard before? In this lesson, we will further explore the Chromatic genus and its unique melodies.
Plus: Two exercises
Lesson 9 : Course Finale - A Study in Chromatic
Practice what you have learned so far with this beautiful piece. Experience the union of ancient technique and modern composition, brought to life by your lyre and skill.
Plus: Sheet music for a new melody
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Who is your Instructor?
Lina Palera is a world-renowned lyre player and a charismatic teacher with more than a decade of experience in music schools and educational institutions in the United Kingdom, Greece and abroad, working with adults and children too. She travels a lot for live performances at museums, festivals, conferences and other venues.
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