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Music theory with aural and written analysis
This course aims to further develop familiarity with basic harmonic practices in tonal music (continued in MUSI271 Materials of Music 3).
MUSI171
MUSI105, MUSI205
Martin Setchell
David Sadler
Course Content and Assessment Weightings1. Aural recognition [10%]Given the tonic chord, aural recognition and identification of• diatonic-chords and their inversions, using either figured bass or Roman numerals in a short progression for SATB, with a given treble line (write the bass line and identify the chords)• simple modulations by key name and relationship to tonic (I to V, I to IV, I to III, I to v)2. Writing [45%]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 [45%]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 2-stave piano or reduced orchestral score texture.Harmonic vocabulary: (numbers refer to chapters in the text-book)Knowledge of all material covered in MUSI 171 is assumed, ie, Principles of voice leading (5) All diatonic chords including the dominant 7th (3,4, 6, 8, 13) Types of 6/4 chord (9) Harmonic progression and sequence (7) Cadences, phrases and periods (10) Non-chord notes (11,12)Additional material in this course: Other diatonic seventh chords (14, 15) Secondary dominant chords (16) Modulations using diatonic common chords (18) Binary and ternary forms (20)
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 from 2012, MUSI 271).
Setchell, Martin; Aural Analysis and Notation ;
Other materials required: manuscript paper, 2B pencils and soft eraser
The following table shows how to translate grades to numerical scores: A+ 85-100 B- 60-64 A 80-84 C+ 55-59 A- 75-79 C 50-54 B+ 70-74 D 35-49 B 65-69 E 0-34 The grade C- is used as a non-continuing pass. It entitles a student to pass the course but it does not provide entry to those advancing courses which require the original course 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 $665.00
International fee $3,075.00
* 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.
For further information see Music .