| Module Title |
Instrumental Skills 2 |
| Module Code |
MPA1036 (ITS: MC220) |
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Faculty |
Humanities & Social Sciences |
School |
Theology, Philosophy & Music |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Description
The purpose of this module is to build on skills learned in INVSK1, designed to give instrumentalists and vocalists a strong technique on their respective instruments. Areas covered, depending on instrument, may include, but not be limited to: scalar tasks, swing idiom vocabulary, rhythmic consistency and idiomatic depth, sound considerations and the ability to construct a solo over a set of moving chords.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Perform competently on their instrument or voice
2. Demonstrate an awareness of appropriate technical and style considerations for the swing idiom
3. Show comfort in dealing with melodic soloing repertoire typical of the swing idiom
4. Display an awareness of the idiomatic phrasing, both rhythmic and harmonic, of the jazz tradition
5. Demonstrate comfort in a jazz improvisation milieu in the professional music sphere
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Tutorial | 19.5 | Weekly 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 | 11154 | Part of Term | Semester 1 & 2 | | Coursework | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | N | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Matthew Jacobson | Module Teacher | Alexandra Ioana Potinga Cotosman, Brendan Doyle, David Redmond, Greg Felton, Shane Latimer |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Practical/skills evaluation | Technical work and instrumental or vocal practice appropriate to the studied techniques | 80% | Sem 2 End | | Participation | Participation and engagement throughout module | 20% | n/a |
| 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
Specific techniques relevant to the technical performance practice of voice/instrument
Each learner will work on a series of specific techniques, all of which will be relevant to the technical performance practice of their voice/instrument. Depending on instrument, these may include, but not be limited to, scalar tasks, swing idiom vocabulary, rhythmic consistency and idiomatic depth, sound considerations and the ability to construct a solo over a set of moving chords. Techniques discussed, depending on instrument, may include - Tone control - Scalar knowledge - Appropriate fingering - Breath control - Drum rudiments - Intonation - Idiomatic considerations - Developing voice-leading skills - Substitute chords and their use in improvisation - Vocabulary development in swing idiom - Stylistic authenticity within various contemporary genres such as swing, funk, Afro-Cuban or Brazilian music
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- William Leavitt: 2015, Modern Chords: Advanced Harmony for Guitar, Mel Bay Publications, 9780786688395
- Phil DeGreg: 2015, Jazz keyboard harmony, Alfred Music, 0, 9781562240691
- Cathrine Sadolin: 2013, Complete Vocal Technique, Shout Publications, 9788798504405
- Ron Carter: 1998, Building Jazz Bass Lines, Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation, 0, 9780634019388
- Mick Goodrick: 1987, The Advancing Guitarist, Hal Leonard Corporation, 122, 9780881885897
- Mark Levine: 1989, The Jazz Piano Book, Sher Music Co, 0961470151
- Charles Wilcoxon: 1979, All-American Drummer, Ludwig Publications, 9991769102
- Fred Albright: 2001, Contemporary Studies for the Snare Drum, Alfred Music, 0, 0757990428
- Ted Reed: 1996, Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer, Alfred Music Publishing, 0, 9780882847955
Articles:
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Other Resources
- 1: Mobile Application, Time Guru, 2015, Time Guru Metronome, USA, Time Guru
- 421656: 1, Mobile Application, Technimo LLC, 2008, iReal Pro, USA
- ttps://www.irealpro.com:
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