Module: Rhythm Studies 3

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Rhythm Studies 3
Module Code	MC326 (ITS) / MPA1060 (Banner)
Faculty	Humanities & Social Sciences	School	Theology, Philosophy & Music
Module Co-ordinator	Ronan Guilfoyle
Module Teachers	Greg Felton
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

None

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: 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

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,