Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Description This module builds on information covered in MC115 (Jazz and Contemporary Harmony 1 and 2), covering harmonic techniques and systems including major and minor key harmony, continued elaboration of subdominant minor and modal interchange, chord scale theory, individual note analysis of melodies, substitute dominant and related II-7 chords, diminished chord patterns and modulations. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Have a thorough knowledge of major and minor key harmony 2. Know the principles of modal interchange 3. Know secondary dominants and chord/scale theory 4. Be aware of chord substitution with particular focus on II-V progressions 5. Have a thorough knowledge of compound chords and modal harmony, pedal point and ostinato | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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
Harmony 3° Continued analysis and application of major and minor key harmony ° Continued study of subdominant minor and modal interchange ° Chord scale theory ° Review of melodic construction and melody/harmony relationship ° Individual note analysis of melodies ° Substitute dominant and related II-7 chords ° Diminished chord patterns ° Modulations.Harmony 4° Continuation of principles of modern chord progression ° Deceptive resolutions of secondary dominants ° Dominant 7th chords without dominant function ° Contiguous dominant motion ° Review of melodic construction ° Form and melody/harmony relationship ° Modal interchange ° Pedal point and ostinato ° Modal harmony and modal composition ° Compound Chords ° Constant structures | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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