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Originally Posted by sweetpinkpixie  Adjusting her name tag a bit, Kurumi looked up when the seminar officially began. Magical Music Theory? To be honest...she knew NOTHING about it in terms of the wizarding world. Why would she? She had essentially been raised non-magical and had never once used a charm or anything on a musical instrument or transfigured a pocket watch that could sing. So...what was the difference? Not a clue...but she COULD venture a guess.
Timidly, Kurumi raised her hand. "Music Theory, as it applies to the nonmagical world, is essentially any statement, belief, or conception of or about music. It could encompass how one composure has a particular style, an analysis of how certain genres of music effect the mood of a person or creature, or even the psychology to the explanation of how and why music is perceived." She paused for a moment. "I...must admit that I do not know anything about Magical Music Theory, but I would guess that it is very similar only applied to the magical world - witches, wizards, and magical creatures. For example...the of a Siren's song, or enchanted musical instruments, or the influence of WizRock on wizarding society could be included." Xavier nodded, “Good, yes, very good.” he said. Quote:
Originally Posted by Squishy ♥ Amelia was happy that the instructor had remembered her. And she was very happy to meet him in person. He seemed nice, and she was still looking forward to the lessons they would have together. That is if she had time for said lessons. D:
She raised her hand at his question. "Well, regular Musical Theory would apply to Muggle music. So it would be any study of Musical Theory that applies to non-Wizarding people. I don't know too much about Magical Musical Theory, but I'd imagine that it would encompass the same basic things but just have magic added into it. Kinda like the difference between muggle cooking and Wizarding cooking." Not that she was really learned in the art of cooking either. D: “Yes, sort of, yes.” said Xavier, enthusiastically. Quote:
Originally Posted by Jessiqua Zhenya fiddled with her name tag before realising she forgot to cross her T's so she fixed it whilst this man was talking to them.
She looked up as he asked the first question and frowned deeply. What? She had no idea... but she was really interested in learning what the differences were, so she looked around and waited to hear peoples answers. Quote:
Originally Posted by tomewitch Magical Music Theory and the Ordinary Musical Theory? Beezus returned her quill inside her bag after writing her personal information on the namecard.
Then she made herself comfortable on her seat to get ready to give out her answer. "Uhmm..Mr. MacNally, I reckon the difference between the two would be merely this: The Ordinary Musical Theory is just simple, much the same as the muggles musical theory while the Magical Musical Theory, based on being magical has its theories tampered with magic." A little frown followed. "Well..Not really tampered but it could be considered as having magical properties." said Beezus after she raised her hand. “Yes, in this circumstance Ordinary music theory is the same as Muggle music theory.” replied Xavier, nodding. “Yes, that’s part of it.” Quote:
Originally Posted by lazykitty Sky sat up straight when the professor instructor started the class. Er… what? Weren't the the two theories essentially the same? But Sky thought a little harder about it. Wizards could use their magic when they played music, right? So maybe… "Dr. MacNally, could Magical Musical Theory involve learning ways to use ones magic in music making?" That would definitely be a difference from Ordinary Musical Theory. Since muggles didn't have magic and all. Xavier nodded in agreement. “Very good.” Quote:
Originally Posted by iceblossom22 Elise doodled music notes along the margins of her notebook, as she waited for the class to file in. So... This should be fun, right?
Raising her hand, she replied. "Ordinary music theory, which is what Muggles use, is mostly just the basics while Magical Music Theory, is mostly similar, but with a few magical alterations?" she asked, before lowering her hand.
She'd only completed her Muggle music theory, and honestly had to idea that there was a magical kind... “Almost, there’s a little more to it than that.” replied Dr MacNally, pushing his hair back from his eyes. “Very close though.” he added reassuringly. Quote:
Originally Posted by Cassandra Tay raised her hand, "Ordinary music is without magic involved and is based around what the muggles are feeling or like at that time period and the magical..... would that be the same but based around what the magical world is feeling or liking and have magic involved in it?" Taylor wasn't really sure about her answer but she gave it a shot. She loved music but didn't really study the history or anything but how to play the guitar, piano and to read the sheets to play them with. “Not quite,” replied Xavier. “Both theories are basically the same in any time period. Good idea though.” Quote:
Originally Posted by FireboltAvis88 Alyssa thought for a while before raising her hand. "Professor like what my fellow class mates have said, Musical Theory is the study of how music works. It examines the language and notation of music. It seeks to identify patterns and structures in composers' techniques across or within genres, styles, or historical periods.
As for Magical Musical Theory, could it be almost the same, only in this case, the music used is used as a part of a spell? Like the saying music soothes the savage beast, could magical music be used to do that too. For example, the harp and the flute were used to keep the Fluffy, the three headed dog calm and asleep? " “Exactly!” enthused Xavier. “It is the study of how music works. Magical theory is a little more complicated though.” he added quickly. Quote:
Originally Posted by Harry174 Laura looked at the Man who's name was Doctor Do-lally or something crazy like that, well anyway onto the Question. "Well normal Music is real, where as Magic music well you make it by using a wand." Hmmm, all music was real in Xavier’s opinion but he didn’t say anything. "Not quite.” he said. Quote:
Originally Posted by Bubbles Kennedy was...at a road block. He thought strictly hard, but his brain couldn't produce a proper answer for the question Dr. MacNally had asked. He glanced around the room trying to find Aurora, but he didn't see her.
Instead, he readied his quill to begin taking notes on his parchment. He was definitely going to have to start reading about music theory after he was done with O.W.Ls. He didn't like feeling like he didn't know something. Quote:
Originally Posted by TakemetotheBurrow Ella didn't really know the difference between the two but thought she'd give it a stab anyway. She raised her hand, thinking of what she wanted to say. "Dr MacNally, musical theory has to do with music and how it's composed and stuff," Nice Ella, and stuff sounds real scientific... "As for magical musical theory, well maybe that has to do with how magic can enhance or change ones musical experience?" She was grasping at straws with that one but it seemed like a good enough guess. Xavier nodded, “Yes, yes, perfect!” he enthused. Quote:
Originally Posted by fanficfanatict The difference between magical music theory and regular music theory? Wasn't all music the same except the circumstance. Kurumi had a point when she mentioned the venue or device that was making the music, but in actuality music was a serious of pitches arranged in an coherent order to make a melody. Selina herself played music via the flute so she was pretty dead on when it came to what music was. How could there be a difference in the theory of the two genres of music. She did not see the difference honestly.
The redhead rose her hand and expressed her view, "Dr. MacNally, sir? Honestly, your question confuses me. Music theory is the explanation behind the music, which in reality is just an order of pitches arranged in a specific order. Theory is the explanation of why the pitches are arranged a certain way. I can't see how muggle and magical theory can be all that different besides the instruments or venues where the music is played and who it is performed by, sir." Xavier thought for a second, “You make a valid point, Miss Skylar, but magical theory isn’t just about the melody; it’s more of a further exploration of music.” Xavier’s eyes were sparkling as he answered the students. “These are all fabulous answers! Very intuitive.” he said enthusiastically. “The actual definition of Magical Music Theory is ‘The enhancement of music through magical means.’ This means that we add to muggle theory rather than dispose of it entirely. Muggle Music Theory is how music works - from clefs to cadences and chords and whatnot - but we won’t be talking about that today.” he said. No muggle theory today, he was here to teach them the magical side of things – normal theory they could get from any muggle music teacher. Taking his wand from his inner pocket, Xavier waved it at the chalk board. The duster wiped his name from the board and a piece of chalk began to write.
“Now that we have established the definition of Magical Theory is the theory surrounding music rather than how it works, can anyone give me an example of the sort of thing you think might be included under this title? How would we use the resources available in the wizarding world to enhance our musical experience?” asked Xavier, putting his wand away again and looking at the crowd of students in front of him. Hmm, they seemed like a fabulous group of children and he was thoroughly enjoying teaching them. Be realistic; even though guessing is fairly simple - if your character doesn’t play a musical instrument it’s unlikely he/she is going to guess correctly with something really complicated, if your character doesn’t know then just post them taking notes and you will still get the participation mark. Otherwise, be inventive! |