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Music theory with aural and written analysis
The course aims to develop familiarity with basic harmonic practices in tonal music (continued in MUSI172 and MUSI271). Regular attendance and class participation will be expected.Course Content 1. Aural recognition (20%)Aural recognition and identification of diatonic chords, in short progressions with a given treble line and tonic chord, by writing the bass line and identifying the chords using Roman numerals plus inversion/figured bass symbols.2. Writing (40%)Harmonisation of short SATB chorale phrases using correct part writing and chord spacing, with identification of chords under the stave using Roman numerals or figured bass symbols.3. Harmonic and tonal analysis (40%)Analysis of key areas and modulations, chords, non-chord notes, and important features which go hand in hand with harmony (eg, texture, dynamics, melodic climax points, etc) in a short 2-stave piano or reduced orchestral score texture.The course content is mainly contained in PART TWO of the textbook (diatonic chords), Chapters 5–13: Principles of voice leading (5)All diatonic chords (6,8) including the dominant 7th (13)Types of second inversion (6/4) chords (9)Harmonic progression and sequence (7)Non-chord notes (11,12)Students who need revision of more basic concepts, eg, major and minor scales, intervals, elements of rhythm, and formation of chords should study PART ONE - Fundamentals (chapters 1–4) before the first lecture.
MUSI105, MUSI205
Regular attendance and class participation will be expected.
Martin Setchell
Kostka, Stefan and Payne, Dorothy; Tonal Harmony ; 6th ed; McGraw Hill (Package containing textbook, workbook and CDs This will be the text for all three Materials courses - MUSI 171, 172 and in year 2, MUSI 271).
Setchell, Martin; Aural Analysis and Notation ; (Copies available from School of Music Resource Library).
Other materials required: 2B pencils and manuscript paper, soft eraser
The following shows how to translate grades to numerical scores:A+ 90–100; A 85–89; A- 80–84; B+ 75–79; B 70–74; B- 65–69; C+ 60–64; C 55–59; C- 50–54; D 40–49; E 0–39In a course at 100- or 200-level examiners may grant restricted credit (R) which will be equivalent to a pass for all purposes except as a prerequisite.
All items of assessment must be submitted by the due date and time. In the case of illness or critical circumstance which might make it impossible for an item to be submitted in time, contact must be made with the Course Coordinator before the due date and application made for an extension of time. The application must explain the circumstances of the delay, and any extension will be at the discretion of the Course Coordinator.
All essay and assignment material must be firmly secured (stapled, or bound in a folder), and contain on the front page or cover the following information: Student name, Course number, Lecturer. Unless the class is instructed to the contrary, the assignment should be posted in the appropriate box at the School of Music counter by the due date.
Domestic fee $719.00
International fee $3,325.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
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