Module Details

Module Code: MUSC8134
Title: Advanced Hammond Organ
Long Title: Advanced Hammond Organ Techniques
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2024/25 ( September 2024 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2121 - Music & Performing Arts
Module Delivered in: no programmes
Module Description: This skill-centred module enables keyboard students to further develop their fundamental, technical, rhythmic and stylistic performance skills through the study of more advanced Hammond organ playing. Students will develop their ability to learn independently and to critically analyse relevant repertory.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Apply complex theoretical knowledge and analytical techniques to Hammond repertoire on the organ drawing on advanced terminology and nomenclature. Also included will be the study of stylistically appropriate notated charts.
LO2 Demonstrate stylistically appropriate soloing and accompaniment instrumental skills on the organ.
LO3 Implement specific Hammond styles such as Jimmy Smith, Billy Preston, Larry Goldings, Georgie Fame, Larry Young and others.
LO4 Display versatility in performance of different musical genres on the organ and confidently embrace less familiar musical genres into their performances.
LO5 Demonstrate more advanced skills in organ articulation and phrasing through analysis and performance.
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).

17814 MUSC8133 Introduction to Hammond Organ
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.

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Indicative Content
Technique
Core technique will be developed and consolidated through the study of: 1. Use of the expression pedal. 2. Ballad playing. 3. Organ slides and crawls. 4. Block chord voicings. 5. Advanced chord voicings and comping. 6. Further Hammond sounds and special effects. 7. Use of the bass pedals.
Etudes
Study of a broad range of material addressing technical and stylistic challenges.
Reading
Study of stylistically appropriate notated charts. These will combine music notation and chord symbols.
Concepts of improvisation
Study of more advance scales and arpeggios, fourths playing, motivic development, common tone comping.
Repertory Engagement
Analysis of relevant repertory. This will range from jazz, gospel, funk, rock and pop genres.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Continuous assessment of the individual learner within a group setting focusing on participation and weekly development of performance ability
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 60
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Presentation of technical studies, repertory performance, sight reading ability, scales and arpeggios
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

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
Tutorial Contact Instrument specific group lesson Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Individual instrumental practice Every Week 6.00 6
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Tutorial Contact Instrument specific group lesson Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Individual instrumental practice Every Week 6.00 6
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Joey DeFrancesco. (1999), Joey DeFrancesco's Concepts for Improvisation, Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation, p.95, [ISBN: 978-0793587360].
  • Eddie Landsberg. (2015), Hammond Organ Bass Lines Demystified, p.102, [ISBN: 978-0692399187].
  • Steve Lodder. (2008), Classic Hammond Organ, Hal Leonard Corporation, p.164, [ISBN: 978-0879309299].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • DVD, Tony Monaco. Tony Monaco, Blues 101 and the I, IV, V.
  • DVD, Tony Monaco. Tony Monaco, Playing Jazz Hammond Volumes 1 & 2.