Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Description This module extends students’ musical knowledge, music writing, composition and aural techniques throughengaging with theoretical and practical aspects of solfège, music technology, two part writing, four-part harmony, two-part counterpoint, and composition. It further develops students’ aural perception of musical techniques, and deepens their awareness of stylistic context. Students are introduced to music writing skills, and to strategies for applying these skills in subsequent professional activities. Students are expected to attend lectures/workshops, engage in workshops and submit regular course work. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. display, through solfège, analysis, written examples and music technology an understanding of polyphony and counterpoint 2. display, through solfège, analysis, written examples and music technology an understanding of harmony in three and four parts 3. sight-sing pentatonic and diatonic melodies in unison and in canon, and with rhythmic ostinati 4. display, through analysis and written examples an understanding of chord construction, labelling and progression 5. display, through analysis and written examples an understanding of imitative and free contrapuntal techniques 6. add a bass line with chord symbols to a given soprano melody including modulation 7. display, through analysis and written examples, a grasp of the principles of functional harmony 8. complete competently four-part harmony exercises from a given soprano melody employing chords I ii IV V and vi in root position and first inversion without modulation 9. be able to add a soprano melody beginning in imitative counterpoint to a give bass line 10. Write a short piece for instrumental solo | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
SolfègeExtended sight-singing repertoire and techniques Aural and vocal understanding of triads Introduction to Renaissance, Baroque and Classical polyphony, Vocal and instrumental applications of harmonyMusic TechnologyStudent-directed learning with tutorial assistance – completion of two-part, four-part and free composition using SibeliusTwo part functional harmonyPrinciples of functional harmony including elementary modulation. Chord construction, labelling and progression. Primary and secondary chords (I, ii, IV, V, vi). First Inversions. Cadential figures. Adding a bass line with chordal support to a given soprano melody. Modulations to dominant and relative keys. Major and minor keys up to four flats or four sharps.Four part harmonisationPrinciples of functional harmony. Chord construction, labelling and progression. Primary and secondary chords (I, ii, IV, V, vi). First Inversions. Cadential figures. Adding parts for alto, tenor and bass to a given soprano melody. Major and minor keys up to four flats or four sharps.CounterpointPrinciples of counterpoint. Imitative Counterpoint – adding a soprano melody to a given bass line. Labelling supporting harmony. Major and minor keys up to four flats or four sharps.CompositionStudy of range, techniques and sonorities of orchestral instruments. Composing in a contemporary style for solo instrument or duo. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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