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Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Transcription 1
Module Code	MC222 (ITS) / MPA1000 (Banner)
Faculty	Humanities & Social Sciences	School	Theology, Philosophy & Music
Module Co-ordinator	Greg Felton
Module Teachers	Derek Whyte, Linda Adams
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

Repeat examination

Description

A module designed to introduce learners in how to use the memorising and reproduction of great solos as a learning tool, particularly as it relates to being able to absorb rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic vocabulary and incorporate it into their own playing. In addition, via the ‘Meta Transcription’ it will introduce learners to methods of deep listening to overall recordings as well as to individual solos. The workshop will include a survey of the tools necessary for accurate transcription such as aural analysis, singing, attention to stylistic detail and timbral nuance. In addition learners will explore how to use information discovered in transcription into their own playing.

Learning Outcomes

1. Be able to accurately reproduce six great solos by significant jazz performers
2. Expand their technical, and aural technique
3. Learn idiomatic vocabulary from the classic jazz tradition
4. Develop abilities in how to listen to music on a deep and detailed level
5. Develop stylistic authenticity on their instrument and broaden their own creativity and musical language

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	Weekly, A one-hour group lecture-workshop
Independent Study	101	Practice of solos and written Meta Transcription
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

Solo Transcriptions
° Memorise and learn to sing six solos from the transcription solo list (four from the candidates own instrument, two from different instruments) ° Memorise and learn to play the same six solos from the transcription solo list ° Reproducing nuances of phrasing and sound from the original recording ° Learning how to extract information from the chosen solos for individual use

Meta Transcription
Each candidate will be required to present a ‘Meta Transcription’ which will set out, in a table, all the important events that occur on a chosen album. The album can be chosen by the learner in consultation with the lecturer, but must come from the jazz canon. Features explored will include: ° Nature of the intro to every piece ° Melody characteristics of each piece ° Time signature of each piece ° Rhythmic feel of each piece ° Order of solos of each piece ° Ending of every piece

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Assignment	Meta Transcription: A written table that will set out the important events on every track of a chosen album	10%	Sem 1 End
Performance evaluation	Each candidate will be asked to perform three solos from the prescribed list	90%	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

Other Resources

30098, Recordings, 0, Approved list of transcription recordings, 30099, App, Roni Music, 2014, Amazing Slowdowner,