Module: Rhythm Studies 1

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Rhythm Studies 1
Module Code	MC121
School	59
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Ronan Guilfoyle Semester 2: Ronan Guilfoyle Autumn: Ronan Guilfoyle
Module Teachers	Ronan Guilfoyle Greg Felton
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Repeat examination

Description

This module is designed to help all participants to develop a very strong rhythmic technique capable of meeting the various challenges presented to them in the current professional milieu of jazz and improvised music in general. This is achieved through singing and clapping various exercises, reading of rhythmic notation and the study of various techniques used in Indian and Afro-Cuban music

Learning Outcomes

1. Be adept at accurately subdividing given pulses
2. Be aware of the different claves in Afro-Cuban music
3. Be familiar with the Korvai concept in Indian music
4. Be adept at rhythmic reading
5. Be able to reproduce given polyrhythms through singing and clapping simultaneously
6. Have a very strong overall rhythmic technique

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Workshop	24	Weekly, A one-hour lecture-workshop
Independent Study	101	Practical work and rhythmic practice
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

Skills that lead to more complete rhythmic awareness
Skills that lead to more complete rhythmic awareness will be demonstrated and information given on effective ways to practice these skills. Content will aim, through physical practice, to develop the rhythmic technique of participants through such techniques as: ° Subdivision skills, ° Knowledge of Korvais ° Knowledge of Claves ° Polyrhythmic singing and clapping ° Rhythmic reading ° Rhythmic Displacement skills

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Participation	Engagement with the material	20%	As required
Practical/skills evaluation	Each candidate will practice mastering a series of rhythmic tasks, all of which will have been covered in the Rhythm Studies module during the current academic year	80%	Sem 2 End

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Louis Bellson, Gil Breines: 2000, Modern Reading Text, Alfred Publishing Company, 0769233775

Other Resources

38442, App, 0, Electronic Metronome App, 38443, App, Battisti, Mauro, 2014, Drumgenius, Projazz Lab,

Programme or List of Programmes

JZCM	BA in Jazz and Contemporary Music Perfor
SMPHSS	Single Module Programme (Hum Soc Sci)

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