Aural 2 reinforces and advances the aural /oral skills acquired in Stage1. It provides students with an understanding and application of the differing perception/reception methodological approaches with reference to nineteenth -century music. There is a strong emphasis on critical thinking and self-directed learning.
Semester 1
• Simple and compound intervals – harmonic / melodic• The dominant 7th in all positions and resolutions / introduction to 7th chords on all degrees (753 position only) • Introduction to Chromatic family chords• Meter / rhythm: intermediate level • Memory work: canons – Classical / early 19th century • Accompanied sight singing: Classical / early 19th century• Contextual listening
Semester 2
• Simple /Compound intervals reinforced• All sonorities reinforced • Modulations in musical literature: the dominant /sub-dominant /median minor • Meter / rhythm: advanced • Texture / timbre / dynamics / articulation / structure examined in musical context • Sight singing: 19th century • Sing and Play exercises • Contextual listening: transcription projects
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Formal lectures introducing concepts and material to be developed in smaller group classes
Group style tutorials consolidating the material presented in the lectures
Graded work and graded class activities to include:quizzes/notational work/canonic singing
Sight singing : A Capella and accompanied
Self -motivated peer learning through group projects and self -reflection
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