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2011/2 Provisional Module Catalogue - UNDER CONSTRUCTION & SUBJECT TO CHANGE
 Module Code: MUS1019 Module Title: HARMONY AND ANALYSIS A
Module Provider: Music and Sound Recording Short Name: MUS1019
Level: HE1 Module Co-ordinator: DOWNES SC Prof (Music Record)
Number of credits: 15 Number of ECTS credits: 7.5
 
Module Availability

Semester 1
Assessment Pattern
Coursework 1: a harmony exercise - 20%
Coursework 2: a harmony exercise - 20%
Coursework 3: an analytical exercise - 60%

If this module is core for your programme, you will need to achieve a minimum of 40% for each Unit of Assessment. If the module is not core, you will need a weighted aggregate mark of 40%.
Module Overview
The purpose of this module is to enable students to develop knowledge of harmony and methods of analysis across a range of musical styles
Prerequisites/Co-requisites
None
Module Aims
• To develop an understanding of tonal harmony.
• To develop an understanding of types of popular music harmony.
• To develop skills in applying analytical methods to a range of musical styles.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module you will be able to: 

• Harmonise melodies in a range of musical styles.
• Analyse harmonic progressions in a range of musical styles.

Transferable skills

• Analytical thinking
Module Content
• Introduction to harmonic theories.
• Demonstration of techniques in harmonising melodies and writing four-part harmony.
• Introduction to methods of harmonic analysis.
Methods of Teaching/Learning
Lectures will consist of a series of demonstrations by the lecturer, illustrated by recorded examples or at the keyboard.
Selected Texts/Journals
There is no compulsory or recommended reading.
Last Updated

11.04.11