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NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description

Designed to help all participants in this module to develop a very strong rhythmic technique, capable of meeting all and any rhythmic challenges presented to them in the current professional milieu of jazz and improvised music in general. Expanding on techniques studied in RS3, this module will examine how to create three-part polyrhythmic compositions, play standards in odd metres and use metric modulation as an improvisational device

Learning Outcomes

1. Be able to sing a given melody while clapping a given rhythm
2. Be comfortable in playing standards in odd metres
3. Be able to recite complex Mukhtais and Korvais at the three speeds.
4. Be able to use metric modulation as a practical improvisatory creative tool
5. Know how to create polyrhythmic compositions



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture24Weekly, A one-hour group lecture-workshop
Independent Study101Rhythmic practice
Total Workload: 125

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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Developing skills that lead to more complex rhythmic techniques
Skills that lead to more complex rhythmic techniques will be demonstrated and information given on effective ways to practice these skills. Content will aim, through physical practice, to develop the rhythmic technique of participants through such techniques as: ° Convincingly play standards in odd metres ° Use metric modulation as a creative tool for improvisation ° Develop a 3-part polyrhythmic composition ° Singing a symmetric melody while clapping an asymmetric rhythm ° Spontaneously reworking the melody of a standard tune to make it work in an odd metre

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment% Examination Weight%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable
Indicative Reading List

  • Guilfoyle, Ronan: 1999, Creative Rhythmic Concepts for Jazz Improvisation, Newpark Music Centre,
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