Module Details
| Module Code: |
MUSC6018 |
| Title: |
Popular Instrumental Studies 2
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Long Title:
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Popular Instrumental Studies 2
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| NFQ Level: |
Fundamental |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 ) |
| Field of Study: |
2121 - Music & Performing Arts
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| Module Description: |
This is the second in a progressive series of skill-centered modules. It enables students to develop their fundamental technical, rhythmic and stylistic performance skills.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Display consolidated fundamental technical instrumental/vocal skills. |
| LO2 |
Demonstrate technical and stylistic skills by replicating fundamental repertory. |
| LO3 |
Apply fundamental technical skills to play a straightforward unprepared piece at sight. |
| LO4 |
Present etude repertoire appropriate to his/her instrument in time with an optional click/backing track. |
| LO5 |
Interact rhythmically with other musicians/ backing track at a fundamental level. |
| 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).
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| 12324 |
MUSC6015 |
Popular Instrumental Studies 1 |
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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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| 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.
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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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Technique:
Development of fundamental technique through a combination of basic instrument-specific etudes, rudiments, scales & arpeggios where appropriate to the chosen instrument.
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Reading:
Progression of fundamental reading ability including the study of basic ensemble etudes and charts with simple notated ensemble figures.
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Rhythmic Skills:
Rhythmic interaction with both metronome and backing tracks play a central role in group lessons.
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Repertory Engagement:
Progressive study of key musicians from the chosen instrument’s history is used to inform the relevant introduction of basic stylistic considerations in performance.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
Assessments
| 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.
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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 |
Instrument specific group lesson or divided individually as required. |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Individual instrumental practice. |
Every Week |
12.00 |
12 |
| Total Hours |
14.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
14.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.00 |
| This module has no Part Time workload. |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Various authors/editors. Books, Journals, CDs, Instrument specific reading and listening bibliography will be provided by the lecturer.
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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Peter Erskine. Time Awareness: For All Musicians, Alfred Music Publishing (2005), [ISBN: 0739038540].
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Various. The Real Book, Hal Leonard Corporation; 6th Revised Edition (2005) [ISBN: 0634060384].
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John Petrucci. Rock Discipline, International Music Publications (2000), [ISBN: 978-1576234747].
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William Leavitt. Reading Studies for Guitar, Berklee Press (1997), [ISBN: 978-0634013355].
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Tommy Tedesco. For Guitar Players Only, Alfred Music Publishing (2008), [ISBN: 978-0739053812].
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Ted Greene. Chord Chemistry, Alfred Music Publishing (1981), [ISBN: 978-0898986969].
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Mark Levine. The Jazz Theory Book, Sher Music (1995), [ISBN: 978-1883217044].
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Peter Murray, Shauna Kennedy. Essential Bass Technique, Hal Leonard Corporation (2001) [ISBN: 978-0634032677].
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Dr. Licks. Standing in the Shadows of Motown, Hal Leonard Corporation (2004) [ISBN: 978-0881888829].
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Gary Willis. Fingerboard Harmory for Bass, Hal Leonard Corporation (1997) [ISBN: 978-0793560431].
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Gary Willis. 101 Bass Tips, Hal Leonard Corporation (2001) [ISBN: 978-0634017476].
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Rich Appleman. Reading Contemporary Electric Bass, Berklee Press (2000) [ISBN: 978-0634013386].
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Mark Levine. The Jazz Piano Book, Sher Music; 1st Edition (2005) [ISBN: 978-0961470159].
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Mark Harrison. The Pop Piano Book, Harrison Music Education Systems; 2nd Edition (1998) [ISBN: 978-0793598786].
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Ross Ramsay. Piano Essentials, Berklee Press (2005), [ISBN: 978-0876390498].
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Russell Hoffmann, Paul Schmeling. Berklee Practice Method: Keyboard, Berklee Press (2009) [ISBN: 0-634006517].
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Joe Morello. Master Studies, Modern Drummer Publications (1986) [ISBN: 978-0881887488].
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Ted Reed. Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer, Alfred Music Publishing (1997) [ISBN: 978-0882847955].
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George L. Stone. Stick Control for the Snare Drummer, Alfred Music Publishing (2009) [ISBN: 978-1892764041].
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Keith Copeland. Creative Coordination for the Performing Drummer, Carl Fischer Music (1986) [ISBN: 978-0825803864].
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Stanton Moore. Groove Alchemy, Hudson Music (2010) [ISBN: 978-1423475163].
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John Riley. The Art of Bop Drumming, Alfred Music Publishing (2005) [ISBN: 978-0898988901].
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Jean, M.D. Abitbol, Patricia Crossley (Translator). Odyssey of the Voice, Plural Publishing Inc. (2006) [ISBN: 9781597560290].
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Donna Soto-Morettini. Popular singing, A & C Black Publishers Ltd. (2006) [ISBN: 0713672668].
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Daniel Borch Zangger. Ultimate Vocal Voyage, Faber Music (2007) [ISBN: 978-9185575190].
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Anne Peckham. The Contemporary Singer: Elements of Vocal Technique, Berklee Press; 2nd Edition (2010) [ISBN: 978-0876391075].
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Rocco Prestia. (2003), Sittin’ in with Rocco Prestia of Tower of Power, Cherry Lane Music Comp, [ISBN: 978-063].
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Mike Campbell. (1998), Sightsinging: The Complete Method for Singers (Musicians Institute Essential Concepts), Hal Leonard, [ISBN: 0-7935-8191-5].
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Judy Niemack. (2004), Hear It and Sing It! Exploring Modal Jazz, Hal Leonard, [ISBN: 978- 0-634-08].
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W. Leavitt. (1986), A Modern Method For Guitar Vol. 1, Berklee Press Publications, [ISBN: 0876390734].
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Mike Adamo. (2010), The Breakbeat Bible: The Fundamentals of Breakbeat Drumming, Hudson Music, [ISBN: 1423496337].
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Mark Harrison. (2016), Modern Pop Keyboard - The Complete Guide with Audio (Hal Leonard Keyboard Style Series), Hal Leonard, [ISBN: 9781495025075].
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Mark Guiliana. (2016), Exploring Your Creativity on the Drumset, Hudson Music, [ISBN: 9781495076404].
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Tony Grey. (2013), Tony Grey Bass Academy, Music Sales, [ISBN: 9781780384832].
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Cathrine Sadolin. (2012), Complete Vocal Technique, 3rd. CVI Publications, [ISBN: 9788799243617].
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Joseph Alexander. (2014), Sight Reading Mastery for Guitar, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, [ISBN: 9781499579079].
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