This module provides the student with an opportunity to consolidate, develop and apply the music theory concepts studied in DN/MM604 ‘Theory, Notation and Keyboard Skills.
It will facilitate further the development of aural transcription skills, along with a more detailed study of the theory behind the music, including practical applications of theoretical concepts to better prepare the student for the range of musical situations they are likely to encounter as professional musicians.
Knowledge of Musical Vocabulary
Clefs and staves, note values and rests, time signatures, reading music on your instrument of choice and other rock band instruments
Melodic and Harmonic Construction
Intervals, scales, triads and their inversions
Advanced Music Theory Concepts
Seventh, ninth, eleventh, and thirteenth chords and their inversions, voice leading, modulation, modal scales, altered chords and scales
Rhythm
Simple, compound, and odd time signatures, polyrhythm
Basic Arranging
The roles that guitar, bass, drums, and vocals play in various genres in contemporary music and how music for these specific instruments is notated
Introduction to basic rock instrumentation score reading
Interpreting, realising, and transcribing parts written for and played by a rock group
Chart Reading and Writing
Includes working through professional music charts and understanding how to accurately read dynamics and performance directions
This module will be delivered utilising a variety of methods including; tutor led lectures/workshops, group work, e-learning through the VLE and independent study and research.
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Formal Examination | 60 |
| Other Assessment(s) | 40 |