| Module Title |
Instrumental Skills 3 |
| Module Code |
MPA1059 (ITS: MC325) |
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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
Developing ideas and techniques studied in INVSK2, 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, particularly as it relates to ensemble performance, and to assist them with instrumental and technical issues they may have in other modules.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Be competent performers on their instrument or voice
2. Be aware of appropriate technical and style considerations for the Hard Bop and Post-Bop music
3. Be comfortable with melodic soloing repertoire typical of the contemporary swing idiom
4. Display an awareness of the idiomatic phrasing, both rhythmic and harmonic, of contemporary jazz
5. Be comfortable in a contemporary 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, 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 | 11171 | 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 | Brendan Doyle, Cormac O'Brien, Greg Felton, Jenna Harris, Kevin Brady, Linda Adams, Scott Flanigan, Thomas Halferty |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Performance evaluation | Technical work and instrumental or vocal practice appropriate to the studied techniques | 80% | Sem 2 End | | Reflective journal | 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
Instrument-appropriate techniques
A module that covers specific and instrument-appropriate techniques, all of which will be relevant to the technical performance practice of the learner’s voice/instrument. Areas covered, depending on instrument, may include, but not be limited to
- Scalar considerations and practice
- Contemporary swing idiom vocabulary
- Contemporary technique considerations
- Rhythmic consistency and idiomatic depth,
- Sound considerations
- Developing the ability to construct a solo in a chromatic harmony setting
- Stylistic authenticity within various contemporary genres such as modern swing, jazz-funk, Afro-Cuban or Brazilian music
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- Johann Sebastian Bach (Composer), F Gaillard (Editor): 0, 6 Suites for Violoncello Solo, G. Schirmer, Inc., 56, 0793554489
- Rich Appleman: 0, Reading Contemporary Electric Bass, Berklee Press Publications, 112, 0634013386
- Ted Reed: 0, Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer, Alfred Pub Co, 0882847953
- John Ramsay: 0, The Drummer's Complete Vocabulary as Taught by Alan Dawson with CD, Alfred Publishing Company, 0769265243
- by Mark Levine: 1989, The jazz piano book, Sher Music, Petaluma, CA, 0961470151
- Goodrick, Mick: 0, Advancing Guitarist, Hal Leonard, 0881885894
- John Goldsby: 0, The jazz bass book, Backbeat Books ; c2002., San Francisco, 0879307161
- Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation: 0, Ron Carter - Building Jazz Bass Lines, Hal Leonard Corporation, 48, 0793586348
- Mike Campbell: 0, Sightsinging: The Complete Method for Singers, Musicians Institute, 159, 0793581915
- Oscar Beringer (Composer): 0, Oscar Beringer: Daily Technical Studies for Piano, Alfred Publishing Company, 152, 076926414X
- Charlie Parker (Recorder): 0, Charlie Parker Omnibook B-Clef, Alfred Publishing Company, 0769260519
- Edward Sarath: 2010, Music theory through improvisation, Routledge, New York, 9780415997256
- Sadolin, Cathrine: 2013, Complete Vocal Technique, Shout Publications, 879924361X
Articles:
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Other Resources
- App: Biolcati, Massimo, 2014, iReal Pro, Technimo,
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