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Music theory with aural and written analysis
The course aims to further develop familiarity with basic harmonic practices in tonal music (continued in MUSI271 Materials of Music 3).Course Content1. Aural recognitionAural 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. WritingHarmonisation 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 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: Knowledge of all material covered in MUSI171 is assumed, ie; Principles of voice leading All diatonic chords including the dominant 7th Types of 6/4 chord Harmonic progression and sequence Cadences, phrases and periods Non-chord notes Additional material in this course: Other diatonic seventh chords Secondary dominant chords Modulations using diatonic common chords Binary and ternary forms
To have further developed familiarity with basic harmonic practices and simple counterpoint in tonal music. (This will be continued in MUSI 271 Materials of Music 3.)
MUSI171
MUSI105, MUSI205
Martin Setchell
David Sadler
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 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 $692.00
International fee $3,200.00
* 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 .