Module: Instrumental Labs 3

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Instrumental Labs 3
Module Code	MC324
School	59
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Matthew Jacobson Semester 2: Matthew Jacobson Autumn: Matthew Jacobson
Module Teachers	Cormac O'Brien Matthew Jacobson Greg Felton Alexandra Ioana Potinga Cotosman Christopher Guilfoyle Kevin Joseph Brady Patrice Brun
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Repeat examination

Description

A module which adds to the techniques and stylistic considerations studied in INVLA2, this module is designed to provide learners with appropriate stylistic considerations for their instrument, particularly as it relates to the contemporary 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, including the use of various contemporary grooves such as odd-metre funk, Afro-Cuban and Brazilian techniques, and post-bop rhythm section practices.

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 contemporary performance
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 contemporary stylistic devices typical for their instrument

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Assessment Feedback	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

Performance Practice Skills
This module will cover specific techniques, all of which will be relevant to typical performance practice of their voice/instrument. The techniques explored may be technical or stylistic. Areas which may be looked at will include, but not be limited to, walking bass lines, advanced harmony, grooves of different kinds, ride cymbal time feel, solo vocabulary, and contemporary rhythmic styles, and appropriate timbral considerations. Techniques discussed, depending on instrument, may include, but not be limited to such techniques as: ° Further developing reading skills ˆ Rhythm section techniques ° Development of idiomatic soloing vocabulary ° Development of good time feel in different idioms ° Playing in Odd Metres ° The use of chromatic harmony as an soloing and accompaniment device ° 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
Practical/skills evaluation	Technical work and developing stylistic authenticity within the jazz and improvised music idiom	80%	Sem 2 End
Participation	n/a	20%	n/a

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

Johann Sebastian Bach (Composer), F Gaillard (Editor): 0, 6 Suites for Violoncello Solo, G. Schirmer, Inc., 0793554489
Rich Appleman: 0, Reading Contemporary Electric Bass, Berklee Press Publications, 0634013386
Ted Reed: 0, Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer, Alfred Pub Co, 0882847953
John Ramsay: 0, The Drummer's Complete Vocabulary as Taught by Alan Dawson with CD, Alfred Publishing Company, 0769265243
by Mark Levine: 1989, The jazz piano book, Sher Music, Petaluma, CA, 0961470151
Goodrick, Mick: 0, Advancing Guitarist, Hal Leonard, 0881885894
John Goldsby: 0, The jazz bass book, Backbeat Books ; c2002., San Francisco, 0879307161
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation: 0, Ron Carter - Building Jazz Bass Lines, Hal Leonard Corporation, 0793586348
Mike Campbell: 0, Sightsinging: The Complete Method for Singers, Musicians Institute, 0793581915
Oscar Beringer (Composer): 0, Oscar Beringer: Daily Technical Studies for Piano, Alfred Publishing Company, 076926414X
Charlie Parker (Recorder): 0, Charlie Parker Omnibook B-Clef, Alfred Publishing Company, 0769260519
Edward Sarath: 2010, Music theory through improvisation, Routledge, New York, 9780415997256
Sadolin, Cathrine: 2013, Complete Vocal Technique, Shout Publications, 879924361X

Other Resources

31386, App, Biolcati, Massimo, 2014, iReal Pro, Technimo,

Programme or List of Programmes

JZCM	BA in Jazz and Contemporary Music Perfor

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