Module Details

Module Code: MUSC6019
Title: Contextual Harmony 2
Long Title: Contextual Harmony 2
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2023/24 ( January 2024 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2121 - Music & Performing Arts
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module develops analytical skills and explains diatonic major scale harmony (i.e. the 7 modes derived from the major scale and the related chords to each scale). Popular music history and key proponents of same from 1950 to present are also studied.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 List, describe and notate the seven modes derived from the major scale
LO2 Construct cadences using chords from the major scale
LO3 Identify and analyse the four-part chords derived from the major scale
LO4 Identify and describe the stylistic features of music from 1950 to present
LO5 Locate key figures, works and popular styles in music and culture from 1950 to present
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.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
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 analysis of modal harmony; an explanation of the 7 modes (scales) and the chords that correspond to each scale; an introduction to chord/scale relationships and scalar choice and application in an improvised setting. The construction of cadences from chords taken from the major scale.
History
An in-depth overview of popular music history from 1950 to present, referencing key artists, styles etc.
Continuous assessment
Each individual student is monitored on a weekly basis. The mark is comprised of participation and preparedness.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 20
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Continuous assessment of theory
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 30
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 4,5
Assessment Description
Continuous assessment of history
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
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
Lecture Contact History lecture Every Week 1.00 1
Tutorial Contact Harmony tutorial Every Second Week 0.50 1
Tutorial Contact History Tutorial Every Second Week 0.50 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Private study Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 6.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Mark Levine. (1995), The Jazz Theory Book, Sher Music, [ISBN: 1883217040].
  • L. Poundie Burstein, Joseph N. Straus. (2020), Concise Introduction to Tonal Harmony, 2nd Edition. WW Norton & Company, [ISBN: 9780393417180].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Clendinning and Marvin. (2020), The Musician's Guide to Theory and Analysis, Norton, [ISBN: 9780393442427].
  • Keith Wyatt and Carl Schroeder. (2002), Hal Leonard Pocket Music Theory: A Comprehensive and Convenient Source for All Musicians, Min. Hal Leonard, [ISBN: 978-063404771].
  • Bob Stanley. (2014), Yeah Yeah Yeah: The Story of Modern Pop, Faber & Faber Social, p.0, [ISBN: 9780571322404].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_GPOPM_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Popular Music 2 Mandatory