Module: Rhythm Studies 3

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Rhythm Studies 3
Module Code	MC326
School	59
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Ronan Guilfoyle Semester 2: Ronan Guilfoyle Autumn: Ronan Guilfoyle
Module Teachers	Ronan Guilfoyle Greg Felton
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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Description

Building on techniques and ideas studied in RS2, this module will broaden the expertise of learners in particular in the areas of polyrhythms and subdivision. Learners will be introduced to singing and clapping using multiple polyrhythms, both in odd and even metres, singing bass lines while clapping different rhythms, and reciting Mukhtais and Korvais at the three speeds.

Learning Outcomes

1. Be comfortable singing and clapping using multiple polyrhythms both in odd and even metres
2. Be able to sing bass lines to standard tunes while clapping different rhythms
3. Be able to recite Mukhtais and Korvais at the three speeds.
4. Be adept at rhythmic reading
5. Develop a rhythmic technique which will allow learners to engage fluently and artistically within contemporary rhythmic environments

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	Weekly, A one-hour group lecture-workshop
Independent Study	101	Rhythmic practice
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

Complex rhythmic techniques
Skills that lead to more complex rhythmic techniques will be demonstrated and information given on effective ways to practice these skills. Content will aim, through physical practice, to develop the rhythmic technique of participants through such techniques as: ° Singing a melody while clapping a fixed rhythmic pattern ° Singing a melody while clapping two other independent rhythms ° Reciting a Korvai at three different speeds ° Sight reading passages written in odd metres ° Singing the bass line to a standard song while clapping different rhythms ° Subdivision skills, ° Singing a symmetric melody while clapping an asymmetric rhythm ° Rhythmic Displacement skills

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Performance evaluation	Practicing, alone and with others, a series of rhythmic tasks, all of which will have been covered in the Rhythm Studies module during the current academic year.	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

Louis Bellson, Gil Breines: 0, Modern Reading Text, Alfred Publishing Company, 0769233775
Guilfoyle, Ronan: 1999, Creative Rhythmic Concepts for Jazz Improvisation, Newpark Music Centre,

Other Resources

31388, App, Battisti, Mauro, 2014, Drumgenius, Projazz Lab,

Programme or List of Programmes

JZCM	BA in Jazz and Contemporary Music Perfor

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