Module Details

Module Code: MUSC7020
Title: Popular Musicianship 3
Long Title: Popular Musicianship 3
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2018/19 ( September 2018 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2121 - Music & Performing Arts
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module combines harmony, ear training and auxiliary instrumental studies. Harmonic analysis will show the student how to identify and notate diatonic chord progressions. The pentatonic scale and its application will be discussed along with the techniques used to notate bass and drum parts. Auxiliary instrumental skills will be developed to intermediate standard through study of scales/rudiments, studies and sight reading. Aural skills will focus on the notation by ear of diatonic chord progressions.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Identify and notate diatonic chord progressions
LO2 Notate short passages for bass and drums in a typical rhythm section chart using appropriate techniques
LO3 Notate and explain the use of pentatonic scale in popular music
LO4 Display intermediate level auxiliary instrumental skills through the performance of scales/rudiments, two etudes and a short passage of sight-reading
LO5 Notate, by ear, an intermediate level short passage of music, outlining the diatonic harmony through use of chord symbols
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Harmony
An exploration of diatonic chord progressions, by analyzing a piece of music and identifying the diatonic chord changes contained within
Notation
The notational devices used in charts for bass and drums
Harmony
The construction, use and theory of pentatonic scales
Auxiliary instrumental skills
Progressive study of Intermediate level auxiliary instrumental skills through appropriate scales/rudiments, sight reading and two etudes/studies
Aural skills
The notation by ear of a melodic line and the accompanying diatonic harmony. The harmony will be notated using chord symbols above the melody
Aural skills continuous assessment
Students will be marked on attendance and preparedness for each weekly lab.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework60.00%
End of Module Formal Examination40.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 25
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
Auxiliary instrumental exam, evaluating progressive skills (scales/rudiments), two etudes and a piece of intermediate level sight-reading.
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 20
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,5
Assessment Description
Continuous assessment of music theory and aural skills as described by indicative content.
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 15
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
Auxiliary instrumental studies continuous assessment. Continuous assessment of the individual learner in a group lesson context: based on preparedness and development of auxiliary instrumental skills.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 40
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,5
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Harmony lecture Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Aural skills Every Week 1.00 1
Tutorial Contact Harmony tutorial Every Second Week 0.50 1
Lab Contact Auxiliary instrumental studies Every Week 0.75 0.75
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.75 3.75
Total Hours 7.50
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.25
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Keith Wyatt & Carl Schroeder. (1998), Harmony & Theory, Hal Leonard Corporation, Milwaukee, WI, [ISBN: 0793579910].
  • Steve Prosser. (2000), Essential Ear Training for Today's Musician, Berklee Press Publications, [ISBN: 0634006401].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Paul Schmeling. (2011), Berklee Music Theory - Book 2, 2nd. [ISBN: 9780876391112].
  • Dave Rubin. (2009), 25 Great Classic Rock Guitar Solos, Hal Leonard, [ISBN: 9781423468295].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_GPOPM_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Popular Music 3 Mandatory