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Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title Jazz Aural Training 1 & 2
Module Code MC114 (ITS) / MPA1011 (Banner)
Faculty Humanities & Social Sciences School Theology, Philosophy & Music
Module Co-ordinatorLinda Adams
Module TeachersIzumi Kimura
NFQ level 6 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite Not Available
Co-requisite Not Available
Compatibles Not Available
Incompatibles Not Available
Repeat examination
Description

This module will involve the aural study of melodies, intervals, and exercises in various major keys. Learners will study basic rhythmic patterns (4/4, 3/4) and be introduced to common harmonic progressions. Solfa, the study of basic conducting patterns and common music notation will be learned.

Learning Outcomes

1. Be able to recognise and sing intervals
2. Be competent at taking musical dictation
3. Be competent at basic conducting patterns
4. Recognise chord qualities
5. Develop polyphonic awareness and musical memory



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture69Two 90-minute weekly lectures
Independent Study56Practising exercises given during lectures
Total Workload: 125

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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Jazz Aural Training 1
°Development of basic ear training skills through performance and recognition activities. °Study of melodies, intervals and exercises in various major keys. °Study of basic rhythmic patterns and introduction to common harmonic progressions. °Study of basic conducting patterns and common music notation.

Jazz Aural Training 2
Jazz Aural Training 2: °Development of basic ear training skills through performance and recognition activities. °Study of melodies, intervals, chord qualities and exercises in various minor keys. °Continued study of basic rhythmic patterns. °Continued study of common harmonic progressions. °Continued study of conducting patterns and common music notation.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Practical/skills evaluationPractical ear-test and solfa sight-singing exam100%Sem 2 End
Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories:
Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module.
Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1
Indicative Reading List

  • DeOgburn, Scott with Germain, Tony and Haupers, Mitch and Prosser, Steve and Radley, Roberta and Vose, Dave: 2002, Ear Training 1, Berklee College of Music,
  • DeOgburn, Scott with Germain, Tony and Haupers, Mitch and Prosser, Steve and Radley, Roberta and Vose, Dave: 2002, Ear Training 2, Berklee College of Music,
  • A Dannhauser (Composer): 0, Solfege de Solfege, Book 1, G. Schirmer, Inc., 0793553261
  • Roberta Radley: 0, The Real Easy Ear Training Book, Sher Music Co, 188321761X
Other Resources

0, App, Earmaster Application, 0, Earmaster 6.0,

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