Module: Instrumental Skills 3

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Instrumental Skills 3
Module Code	MC325
School	59
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Matthew Jacobson Semester 2: Matthew Jacobson Autumn: Matthew Jacobson
Module Teachers	Cormac O'Brien Linda Adams Matthew Jacobson Kevin Joseph Brady Jenna Harris Thomas Halferty Michael Buckley
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Repeat examination

Description

Developing ideas and techniques studied in INVSK2, this module is designed to give instrumentalists and vocalists a strong technique on their respective instruments, to help them develop appropriate stylistic repertoire for their instrument, particularly as it relates to ensemble performance, and to assist them with instrumental and technical issues they may have in other modules.

Learning Outcomes

1. Be competent performers on their instrument or voice
2. Be aware of appropriate technical and style considerations for the Hard Bop and Post-Bop music
3. Be comfortable with melodic soloing repertoire typical of the contemporary swing idiom
4. Display an awareness of the idiomatic phrasing, both rhythmic and harmonic, of contemporary jazz
5. Be comfortable in a contemporary jazz improvisation milieu in the professional music sphere

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Tutorial	19.5	Weekly, A forty five minute tutorial
Independent Study	105.5	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

Instrument-appropriate techniques
A module that covers specific and instrument-appropriate techniques, all of which will be relevant to the technical performance practice of the learner’s voice/instrument. Areas covered, depending on instrument, may include, but not be limited to ° Scalar considerations and practice ° Contemporary swing idiom vocabulary ° Contemporary technique considerations ° Rhythmic consistency and idiomatic depth, ° Sound considerations ° Developing the ability to construct a solo in a chromatic harmony setting ° Stylistic authenticity within various contemporary genres such as modern swing, jazz-funk, Afro-Cuban or Brazilian music

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Performance evaluation	Technical work and instrumental or vocal practice appropriate to the studied techniques	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

31387, App, Biolcati, Massimo, 2014, iReal Pro, Technimo,

Programme or List of Programmes

JZCM	BA in Jazz and Contemporary Music Perfor

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