| Module Title |
Instrumental Labs 1 |
| Module Code |
MPA1014 (ITS: MC117) |
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Faculty |
Theology, Philosophy & Music |
School |
Humanities & Social Sciences |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Description
A module designed to provide learners with appropriate stylistic considerations for their instrument, particularly as it relates to the mainstream language of jazz performance, both in soloing and accompaniment. Learners are grouped by instrument and work on typical techniques for their respective instruments, with an emphasis on how they perform in a group setting
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Learning Outcomes
1. Be competent performers on their respective instruments or voice
2. Have a working knowledge of stylistic norms for their instruments or voice
3. Be competent in the typical conventions of performance practice in jazz.
4. Where appropriate, show an ability to accompany in a stylistic appropriate way
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Workshop | 24 | Weekly, A one-hour group lecture-workshop | | Independent Study | 101 | Instrumental/vocal Practice, both individually, and with others |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 11137 | Part of Term | Semester 1 & 2 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Matthew Jacobson | Module Teacher | Alexandra Ioana Potinga Cotosman, Andrew Csibi, Patrice Brun, Shane Latimer, So-Young Yoon |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Performance evaluation | End of Second Semester Performance Assessment - a 20 minute individual assessment based on techniques covered in tutorials | 80% | Sem 2 End | | Participation | Engagement with the material | 20% | As required |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
An introduction to instrument-appropriate techniques
An introduction to instrument-appropriate techniques, stylistic approaches for group playing and soloing, and accompaniment techniques where relevant. Learners will acquire a skill set that will be typical of that required by the contemporary performer on their instrument. Taking the form of a group instrumental or vocal lecture, covering appropriate stylistic devices and technical approaches relevant to the instrument/voice and designed to assist in developing strong technical and stylistic vocabulary. Techniques discussed, depending on instrument, may include, but not be limited to such techniques as:
Developing reading skills
Rhythm section techniques
Development of idiomatic soloing vocabulary
Development of idiomatic accompaniment vocabulary
Survey of historically important developments in particular instruments or voice.
Guidance towards exemplary recorded examples of techniques under discussion
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- Louis Bellson, Gil Breines: 0, Modern Reading Text, Alfred Publishing Company, 91, 9780769233772
- Rich Appleman: 2000, Reading Contemporary Electric Bass, Berklee Press Publications, 112, 0634013386
- by Mark Levine: 1989, The jazz piano book, Sher Music, Petaluma, CA, 0961470151
- William Leavitt, Larry Baione: 2005, A Modern Method for Guitar - Volume 1, Berklee Press, 128, 0876390696
- Mike Campbell: 2002, Sightsinging: The Complete Method for Singers, Musicians Institute, 159, 0793581915
- Lacour, Guy: 2000, Précis pour l'Étude des Gammes, pour Saxophone, Gérard Billaudot, 979004301549
- Joseph Viola: 1986, Technique of the Saxophone, Berklee Press Publications, 176, 0793554098
- Lennie Nichaus: 2012, Lennie Niehaus - Basic Jazz Conception, Volume 1, Try Publishing Company, 23, 1934638005
Articles:
None |
Other Resources
- App: Biolcati, Massimo, 2014, iReal Pro, Technimo,
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