| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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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).
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| 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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| 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
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.
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Etudes
Study of a broad range of material addressing technical and stylistic challenges.
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Reading
Study of stylistically appropriate notated charts. These will combine music notation and chord symbols.
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Concepts of improvisation
Study of more advance scales and arpeggios, fourths playing, motivic development, common tone comping.
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Repertory Engagement
Analysis of relevant repertory. This will range from jazz, gospel, funk, rock and pop genres.
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The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Joey DeFrancesco. (1999), Joey DeFrancesco's Concepts for Improvisation, Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation, p.95, [ISBN: 978-0793587360].
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Eddie Landsberg. (2015), Hammond Organ Bass Lines Demystified, p.102, [ISBN: 978-0692399187].
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Steve Lodder. (2008), Classic Hammond Organ, Hal Leonard Corporation, p.164, [ISBN: 978-0879309299].
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| Other Resources |
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DVD, Tony Monaco. Tony Monaco, Blues 101 and the I, IV, V.
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DVD, Tony Monaco. Tony Monaco, Playing Jazz Hammond
Volumes 1 & 2.
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