By delving into all the details about the instruments, their history and the reasons for their shape, you will master this key historical era. Specialize in Organology!" 

Organology is positioned as a fundamental branch of musicology to understand the evolution and development of instruments and how they have influenced music throughout history. In fact, musicians can benefit greatly from specializing in Organology, as it provides them with a deeper understanding of the instruments they play and allows them to gain a deeper insight into the music they play.  

Therefore, the Diploma in Organology is designed to provide students with a detailed overview of the history of the organ at different stages and its functioning.  During the degree, students will delve into the morphology and structure of musical instruments, as well as their materials, construction techniques and acoustics. Cultural, geographic and social aspects related to the instruments will also be covered.

The program is taught 100% online and is based on the Relearning pedagogical methodology, which promotes active and personalized learning, with emphasis on targeted repetition to assimilate each concept with competence. Students have flexibility in organizing and accessing academic resources from anywhere and at any time, allowing them to adapt the degree to their schedule and pace of learning.  

Master the keys to the organ and become a prestigious organologist with TECH Global University"

This Postgraduate certificate in Organology contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include: 

• The development of case studies presented by experts in Cultural Management
• The graphic, schematic and practical contents of the program provide Specialized and practical information on those disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection work
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

Express yourself with your musical instrument in the most informed way possible with TECH Global University"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities. 

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive education programmed to learn in real situations. 

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that are presented throughout the academic course. This will be done with the help of an innovative system of interactive videos made by renowned experts. 

Develops high levels of motor coordination in hands and feet to cope with all the demands of the organ"

It covers the sound fundamentals of the organ to exploit all its possibilities"

The agenda combined and embodied in this Diploma has been developed by TECH Global University in order to provide the various keys, tools and practices related to Organology, and specifically with the organ. Thanks to this, students will be able to develop their skills in the study of instruments, their definition, purposes, classification and analysis of organ types. All this in a 100% online syllabus that students can access from any device with a remote connection, without fixed schedules or geographical limitations. 

Master each and every one of the existing organ types, as well as their history, mechanisms and secrets to become an expert on the subject in just 12 weeks" 

Module 1. Organ

1.1. Organ

1.1.1. Introduction to the organ
1.1.2. The Organ in Antiquity and the Middle Ages
1.1.3. The organ in Classicism and Romanticism
1.1.4. The organ in the Baroque period

1.2. Functioning of the organ

1.2.1. How is sound produced?
1.2.2. The change of tone and timbre
1.2.3. Valves and wind chest
1.2.4. The positive organ

1.3. Structural composition of the organ

1.3.1. The box
1.3.2. The console
1.3.3. The manual
1.3.4. Pedalboard

1.4. Parts of the organ

1.4.1. Records
1.4.2. Pipelines
1.4.3. Secrets
1.4.4. Mechanisms
1.4.5. Bellows

1.5. German music of the XVII-XVIII centuries

1.5.1. Bach
1.5.2. Pachelbel
1.5.3. Walter
1.5.4. Boehm

1.6. Most relevant organ works

1.6.1. Baroque period
1.6.2. Classicism
1.6.3. Romanticism
1.6.4. 20th century

1.7. The portable organ, realejo and positive

1.7.1. Introduction
1.7.2. The portable organ
1.7.3. Realejo
1.7.4. The positive organ

1.8. The Wanamaker organ

1.8.1. Introduction
1.8.2. History
1.8.3. The architectural layout of the organ
1.8.4. Music composed specifically for the Wanamaker organ

1.9. The organ in vine and video games

1.9.1. Pirates of the Caribbean
1.9.2. Interstellar
1.9.3. The Legend Of Zelda
1.9.4. Final Fantasy IV

1.10. The most famous organs in the world

1.10.1. The organ of the Cathedral of Notre Dame (Paris)
1.10.2. The organ of the St. Stephen's Cathedral (Passau)
1.10.3. The organ of the Basilicas of Notre Dame (Paris)
1.10.4. The organ of the Oliwa Cathedral (Gdańsk)

Module 2. Organology

2.1. Organology

2.1.1. What is organology?
2.1.2. Concept of Musical Instruments
2.1.3. Concept and purpose of musical instrument classifications
2.1.4. Classification of Musical Instruments. Hornbostel- Sachs

2.2. Historical process of musical instruments

2.2.1. The first musical instruments. Prehistoric instruments
2.2.2. Instruments in Antiquity
2.2.3. Instruments in the Middle Ages
2.2.4. Instruments in the Modern Age
2.2.5. Instruments in the Renaissance and Baroque periods
2.2.6. Instruments in Classicism and Romanticism

2.3. Idiophones

2.3.1. What is an idiophone?
2.3.2. Percussed idiophones
2.3.3. Shaken idiophones
2.3.4. Dotted idiophones
2.3.5. Rubbed idiophones
2.3.6. With hand

2.4. Membranophones

2.4.1. What is a membranophone?
2.4.2. Membranophones percussed
2.4.3. Membranophones rubbed
2.4.4. Blown membranophones

2.5. Aerophones

2.5.1. What is an aerophone?
2.5.2. Classification according to construction material

2.5.2.1. Wind Aerophones - Metal
2.5.2.2. Wind Aerophones - wood
2.5.2.3. Wind Aerophones - Mechanical

2.5.3. Single reed aerophones
2.5.4. Double reed aerophones
2.5.5. Embouchure aerophones
2.5.6. Mouthpiece aerophones
2.5.7. Aerophones with air reservoir

2.6. Chordophones

2.6.1. What is a chordophone?
2.6.2. Plucked string chordophones
2.6.3. Chordophones with fretted string
2.6.4. Percussive string chordophones

2.7. Electrophones

2.7.1. What is an electrophone?
2.7.2. Sachs and Galpin
2.7.3. Electromechanical electrophones
2.7.4. Electronic electrophones

2.8. Musical iconography

2.8.1. Definition of musical iconography
2.8.2. Musical Iconography in Prehistory and Antiquity
2.8.3. Medieval musical iconography
2.8.4. Major works of pictorial art

2.9. The portico of glory

2.9.1. Introduction
2.9.2. Master Mateo
2.9.3. The architectural structure of the Portico of Glory
2.9.4. Musical instruments

2.10. The Codex Calixtinus

2.10.1. What is the Codex Calixtinus?
2.10.2. The History of the Codex Calixtinus
2.10.3. The Structure of the Codex Calixtinus
2.10.4. Music from the Codex Calixtin

Examines how and why the organ is present in the most recognized pieces of modern Cinema and what they all have in common"