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Advanced music theory (aural perception and analysis of, and writing exercises in chromatic harmony)
This course aims to develop an understanding of tonal music by reinforcing the concepts taught in MUSI171 and MUSI172, and introducing chromatic chords and more advanced modulations.
MUSI172 or 105
MUSI201, MUSI205
Martin Setchell
1. Aural (15%)Aural recognition and identification of diatonic and common chromatic 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%)Harmonization of short SATB chorale phrases with given treble part, using correct part writing and chord spacing, with identification of chords under the stave using Roman numerals or figured bass symbols3. 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 a short 2-stave piano texture or reduced orchestral score extractKnowledge of all material covered in MUSI 171 and 172 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 Other diatonic seventh chords Secondary dominant chords (16) Modulations using diatonic common chords Additional material in this course: (numbers refer to chapters in the text book) Secondary leading note chords (17) (diminished and half-diminished 7th chords) Other modulatory technqiues (19) Mode mixture (21) Neapolitan 6th chord (22) Augmented 6th chords (23-4) Enharmonic modulation (25)
Gauldin, Robert; Harmonic practice in tonal music ; 2nd ed; W.W. Norton, 2004 (Reference: (on 3-day loan at Central Library)).
Kostka, Stefan and Payne, Dorothy; Tonal Harmony ; 6th ed; McGraw Hill.
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.
Regular class attendance and participation will be necessary to pass this course.
2B pencils and manuscript paper, soft eraser required.
Domestic fee $1,384.00
International fee $6,400.00
* 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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