Module: Instrumental Labs 2

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Instrumental Labs 2
Module Code	MC219
School	59
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Matthew Jacobson Semester 2: Matthew Jacobson Autumn: Matthew Jacobson
Module Teachers	Linda Adams Matthew Jacobson Conor Guilfoyle Christopher Guilfoyle Jenna Harris
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Repeat examination

Description

Building from MC117, this is a module designed to provide learners with appropriate stylistic considerations for their instrument, particularly as it relates to the mainstream language of jazz performance, both in soloing and accompaniment. Learners will acquire a skill set that will be typical of that required by the contemporary performer on their instrument. The techniques under examination may be technical or stylistic. Areas which may be examined may include, but not be limited to, walking bass lines, ride cymbal time feel, solo vocabulary, ability to play in ¾, and appropriate timbral considerations.

Learning Outcomes

1. Be competent performers on their respective instruments or voice
2. Have an adequate grasp of stylistic norms for their instruments and the typical conventions of performance, particularly in the swing idiom
3. Rhythm section players will show a knowledge of the major innovators in the accompaniment tradition on their instruments
4. Melody instrument players will show a grasp of stylistic devices typical for their instrument

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Workshop	24	Weekly, A one-hour group lecture-workshop
Independent Study	101	Instrumental/vocal Practice, both individually, and with others
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

Typical Performance Practice
This module will cover various stylistic areas and techniques all of which will be relevant to typical performance practice of their voice/instrument. The techniques under examination may be technical or stylistic. Areas which may be explored may include, but not be limited to, walking bass lines, ride cymbal time feel, solo vocabulary, ability to play in ¾, and appropriate timbral considerations. Techniques discussed, depending on instrument, may include, but not be limited to such techniques as: ° Developing reading skills ˆ Rhythm section techniques ° Development of idiomatic soloing vocabulary ° Development of good time feel in different idioms ° Voice leading skills ° Development of idiomatic accompaniment vocabulary ° Survey of historically important developments in particular instruments or voice ° Guidance towards exemplary recorded examples of techniques under discussion

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Performance evaluation	Technical work and developing stylistic authenticity within the jazz and improvised music idiom	80%	Sem 2 End
Participation	Active participation in class and enthusiasm for the assigned work.	20%	As required

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

Coolman, Todd: 2010, The Bass Tradition: Past Present Future,, Aebersold Publications,
Ted Reed: 0, Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer, Alfred Pub Co, 0882847953
Frank Malabe, Bob Weiner: 0, Afro-Cuban Rhythms for Drumset, Warner Brothers Publications, 0897245741
Gomes, Sergio: 2016, New ways in Brazilian Drumming,, Advance Music., 978389221082
Mike Campbell: 0, Sightsinging: The Complete Method for Singers, Musicians Institute, 0793581915
Anne Peckham: 0, The Contemporary Singer: Elements of Vocal Technique, Berklee Press, 0876391072
Phil Degreg: 0, Jazz Keyboard Harmony - A Practical Voicing Method For All Musicians, Jamey Aebersold, 1562240692
by Mark Levine: 1989, The jazz piano book, Sher Music, Petaluma, CA, 0961470151
Nelson Faria, Cliff Korman: 0, Inside the Brazilian Rhythm Section, Sher Music, 188321713X
Charles Wilcoxon: 0, All American Drummer, Ludwig Music Co, 9991769102
Guilfoyle, Conor: 2010, Rhythmic Reading for drummers, Advance Music, 3892211116
Joseph Viola: 0, Technique of the Saxophone, Berklee Press Publications, 0793554098

Other Resources

38449, App, McKnight, Mark, 2015, SightScribe,

Programme or List of Programmes

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

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