| Module Title |
Instrumental Skills 1 |
| Module Code |
MPA1015 (ITS: MC118) |
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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
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 and to assist them with instrumental and technical issues they may have in other modules. The module takes the form of an individual instrumental or vocal lecture covering appropriate techniques relevant to the instrument/voice and designed to assist in developing a strong technical facility.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Be competent performers on their instrument or voice
2. Be aware of appropriate technical considerations for the music that they play
3. Be capable of adapting to the different situations encountered in improvised music.
4. Display a grasp of the fundamental techniques for their instrument/voice
5. Learn idiomatic vocabulary for improvising on standard song forms and different groove musics such as Brazilian and funk idioms
6. Have an insight into their own learning methods and techniques
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Tutorial | 19.5 | Weekly, A forty five minute tutorial | | Independent Study | 105.5 | Instrumental/vocal Practice, both individually, and with others |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 11138 | 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 | Andrew Csibi, Brendan Doyle, Chris Guilfoyle, Conor Guilfoyle, Jenna Harris, Joanna Mattrey, 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 | Reflective notes on engagement with techniques covered in the module | 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 of various kinds
An introduction to instrument-appropriate techniques of various kinds designed to prepare the learner for the ensemble performance environment. Depending on instrument, these may include, but will not be limited to such areas as
- Tone control
- Scalar knowledge
- Appropriate fingering
- Breath control
- Drum rudiments
- Intonation
- Idiomatic considerations
- Vocabulary development
- Stylistic authenticity within various contemporary genres such as swing, funk, Afro-Cuban or Brazilian music
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- William G. Leavitt: 0, Modern Method for Guitar, Berklee Press Publications, 432, 0876390114
- Louis Bellson, Gil Breines: 2000, Modern Reading Text, Alfred Publishing Company, 91, 0769233775
- Anne Peckham: 2010, The Contemporary Singer: Elements of Vocal Technique, 2, Berklee Press, 192, 0876391072
- by Mark Levine: 1989, The jazz piano book, Sher Music, Petaluma, CA, 0961470151
- John Goldsby: 0, The jazz bass book, Backbeat Books ; c2002., San Francisco, 0879307161
- Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation: 1998, Ron Carter - Building Jazz Bass Lines, Hal Leonard Corporation, 48, 0793586348
- Tim Richards (Composer): 0, Exploring Jazz Piano - Volume 1, Schott, 240, 190245524X
- Billy Taylor: 1983, Jazz piano, W.C. Brown Co. Publishers, Dubuque, Iowa, 0697099598
Articles:
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Other Resources
- App: Biolcati, Massimo, 2014, iReal Pro, Technimo,
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