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LANGUAGES OF MUSIC
Subject Outline
LANGUAGES OF MUSIC embraces a study of harmonic, melodic, rhythmic and formal structures that form the basis of the western musical canon. The material discussed will be taken from musical genres and styles directly relevant to current repertoire.
HARMONIC & RHYTHMIC DEVICES
Subject Outline
HARMONIC AND RHYTHMIC DEVICES is a subject designed to meet the needs of the performing musician. Students will take part in two tutorials encompassing harmonic and rhythmic elements. This subject develops aural comprehension in rhythm, melody, harmony and form, approached through exercises in listening and performing appropriate repertoire and technical exercises. Areas covered include interval training, rhythm training, structural hearing, sight reading, basic transcription, syncopation, group subdivision, introduction to modes, polyrhythms and sight singing.
PIANO TUTORIAL
Subject Outline
The PIANO TUTORIAL is designed to assist the non-pianists with the development of fundamental piano technique encompassing the areas of piano voicings, voice leading, scales, modes and various comping techniques, both for solo playing, accompanying, as well as an essential component in the development of personal arrangements and composition. This class runs for 6 hours per semester fortnightly.
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| Objectives: |
LANGUAGES OF MUSIC
On completing this subject students will be able to:
• understand through examination of selected current repertoire how Western tonal music is constructed;
• apply their knowledge of the internal workings of selected, relevant repertoire to their performances;
• connect the understanding of the internal workings of music to the aural comprehension of it.
HARMONIC & RHYTHMIC DEVICES
On completing this subject students will be able to:
• transcribe, identify and perform selected melodies, rhythms and harmonic structures;
• identify intervals in atonal environments;
• sing atonal melodies;
• identify and perform selected rhythmic patterns;
• perform selected polyrhythms;
• reproduce selected material on the student’s instrument.
PIANO TUTORIAL
On completing this subject students will:
• have an understanding of keyboard technique;
• play and develop pieces playing chords and melodic lines;
• play various chords, scales and selected pieces;
• accompany various standards;
• have developed an understanding of comping techniques and voice leading.
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| Assessment: |
LANGUAGES OF MUSIC
CONTINUOUS: Preparation and commitment as demonstrated by performance tasks and/or a regularly updated journal of activities embracing all areas studied.
FORMAL: One written examination of two hours duration on subject material presented in lectures (50%).
HARMONIC & RHYTHMIC DEVICES
CONTINUOUS: Attendance, preparation and commitment as demonstrated by a regularly updated journal of activities embracing all areas studied.
FORMAL: Viva Voce exam of material studied during the semester. Harmonic Devices exam (20%), Rhythmic Devices exam (20%).
PIANO TUTORIAL
CONTINUOUS: Attendance, preparation and commitment as demonstrated by performance tasks and activities embracing all areas studied.
FORMAL: Exam consisting of a performance on piano of various assigned tasks developed during the semester (10%).
Late submission
* Unless an extension has been granted, for essays/assignments submitted after the due date, the mark a student is awarded for their work will be reduced by 10% for each day the work is late. Using electronic submission means work may be submitted on any day.
* Unless an extension has been granted, assignments submitted later than 5 working days (or 1 week if due on a weekend) after the due date will not be marked, and will receive no marks.
Hurdle requirement
Students must attend 80% of all scheduled classes and attempt all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject.
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| Generic Skills: |
LANGUAGES OF MUSIC
On completing this subject students will:
• exhibit extensive theoretical and practical knowledge of their discipline including relevant professional knowledge, skills, discipline and ethics as they relate to the practising musician
• demonstrate an open and independent attitude towards contemporary cultural developments
• demonstrate a flexible and innovative approach to the challenges for the professional musician in the 21st century
• critically and creatively engage with topics of cultural significance across the broader community
• work at various levels, both individually and as a team member, in a wide variety of musical environments
• understand and appreciate how the arts connect with the broader society and culture.
HARMONIC & RHYTHMIC DEVICES
On completing this subject students will:
• exhibit extensive theoretical and practical knowledge of their discipline including relevant professional knowledge, skills, discipline and ethics as they relate to the practising musician;
• demonstrate an open and independent attitude towards contemporary cultural developments;
• demonstrate a flexible and innovative approach to the challenges for the professional musician in the 21st century;
• critically and creatively engage with topics of cultural significance across the broader community;
• work at various levels, both individually and as a team member, in a wide variety of musical environments;
• understand and appreciate how the arts connect with the broader society and culture.
PIANO TUTORIAL
On completing this subject students will:
• exhibit extensive theoretical and practical knowledge of their discipline including relevant professional knowledge, skills, discipline and ethics as they relate to the practising musician;
• demonstrate an open and independent attitude towards contemporary cultural developments;
• demonstrate a flexible and innovative approach to the challenges for the professional musician in the 21st century;
• critically and creatively engage with topics of cultural significance across the broader community;
• work at various levels, both individually and as a team member, in a wide variety of musical environments;
• understand and appreciate how the arts connect with the broader society and culture.
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