| Module Title |
Advanced Harmony |
| Module Code |
MPA1077 (ITS: MC414) |
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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 help all participants to develop a thorough grasp of advanced harmonic approaches and techniques. Learners will study masterworks from both modern classical and jazz repertoire including the works of John Coltrane, Eric Dolphy, Cecil Taylor, Igor Stravinsky, Belá Bartok, and Anton Webern and compose short pieces based on their concepts
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Learning Outcomes
1. Develop a high level harmonic technique capable of meeting all harmonic challenges faced in a contemporary musical environment
2. Learn how to utilise these skills for creative composition, arranging and performance.
3. Learn to effectively analyse their own work and the work of others
4. Learn how to creatively use the information gleaned from these analyses
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 24 | Weekly, a one-hour group lecture-workshop | | Independent Study | 101 | Create compositions, study and analyse harmonic techniques used in contemporary music, both composed and improvised |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 11187 | Part of Term | Semester 1 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Greg Felton | Module Teacher | |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Music Composition | Five compositions demonstrating a technical grasp of advanced harmonic and composition concepts including motivic ideas, contrast, form, tension and release, and accompanied by a written analysis | 100% | Sem 2 End |
| 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
Harmonic and Compositional Techniques
- Chromatic harmony approaches
- Reharmonisation of standard material
- Double and triple-slash polychords
- Use of effective pedal point
- Creation of synthetic scales
Survey of Modern Jazz and Classical Composers
- John Coltrane
- Eric Dolphy
- Cecil Taylor
- Igor Stravinsky
- Belá Bartok
- Anton Webern
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- Liebman, Dave: 2015, A Chromatic Approach to Jazz Harmony and Melody, Advance Music,
- Ulehla, Ludmila: 2015, Contemporary Harmony – Romanticism through the Twelve-Tone Row,, Advance Music,
- Dobbins, Bill: 2016, A Creative Approach to Jazz Piano Harmony, Advance Music,
- Bartok, Bela: 0, Six String Quartets, Boosey and Hawkes,
- Liebman/Beirach/Dobbins: 1986, The Duo Live – transcription for soprano and piano,
Articles:
None |
Other Resources
None |
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