Connections Between Math and Music

This applied mathematics and music theory course is a brief survey of a few of the many connections between math and music that can be found in music theory, music composition, and acoustics.

10 total reviews for this teacher

New class

60 minutes

per class

Once per week

over 4 weeks

13-18

year olds

3-12

learners per class

per learner - per class

How does a “Multi-Day” course work?

Meets multiple times at scheduled times

Live video chats, recorded and monitored for safety and quality

Discussions via classroom forum and private messages with the teacher

Great for engaging projects and interacting with diverse classmates from other states and countries

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Sat Jul 2

Jul 2 - Jul 23 (4 weeks)

Saturdays
8pm - 9pm

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Jul 3 - Jul 24 (4 weeks)

Sundays
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Tue Jul 5

Jul 5 - Jul 26 (4 weeks)

Tuesdays
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Mon Jul 11

Jul 11 - Aug 1 (4 weeks)

Mondays
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Fri Jul 15

Jul 15 - Aug 5 (4 weeks)

Fridays
10pm - 11pm

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Thu Jul 21

Jul 21 - Aug 11 (4 weeks)

Thursdays
10pm - 11pm

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Description

Class Experience

In this exciting and mind-blowing four-week class, students will apply their mathematical and musical knowledge to study how mathematics and music are intrinsically connected through music theory, music composition, and acoustical sciences. We will explore these concepts through musical and mathematical examples, discussion, slides, performance, and interactive activities. This course is perfect for students who are passionate about both music and math!

Prerequisites: Students in this class...

This class is taught in English.

Students will gain appreciation for both math and music by learning concrete ways in which math and music are intrinsically connected through a brief study of mathematical applications in music theory, music composition, and acoustics.

As a music and math enthusiast, it's hard for me not to think of the many fascinating ways that music, science, and math intersect. I received a Bachelor of Music degree in Composition from Boston Conservatory at Berklee, and some of my favorite classes there were the electives I took on acoustics and Spectralism, which both deal with ways math is connected with music. Additionally, I am currently taking prerequisites towards a master's in mathematics, and am hoping to teach math in community college. In this class, I plan to blend my experiences in both mathematics and music to create an immersive learning experience in both fields.

There will be optional short worksheets assigned every week to solidify the concepts taught in class.

  1 file available upon enrollment1. 10-stave staff paper: You’ll need this to take notes. On the Classroom page, I have posted a PDF of some 10-stave staff paper I made that you can print out. You might also want to draw on it using a PDF editor. If you want a spiral bound book of staff paper (I would especially recommend this if you're a composer), you can simply search "10-stave staff paper" on most online platforms that sell sheet music.
2. Pencil: A good composer, musician, and mathematician always has a pencil!
3. Printer and/or PDF editor (optional): This may be used to do the optional homework assignments.

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

There is no official assessment or grade for this class.

1 hour per week in class, and an estimated 0 - 1 hours per week outside of class.

Teacher

Blake Dylan Pilger

🇺🇸

Lives in the United States

Musical Theatre Composer, Music Director, Pianist, and Math Tutor

10 total reviews

13 completed classes

About Me

My name is Blake Dylan Pilger, and I use they/them pronouns. I am a composer, music director, and pianist for musical theatre. In 2020, I graduated from the Boston Conservatory at Berklee summa cum laude as a Bachelor of Music in Composition. I...