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| Module Availability |
| Semester 2 |
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| 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%. |
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| Module Overview |
| The purpose of this module is to enable students to build on their knowledge of harmony and methods of analysis across a range of musical styles, in particular in more chromatic idioms. |
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| Prerequisites/Co-requisites |
| None. |
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| Module Aims |
To develop further understanding of tonal harmony, including complex chromaticism.
To develop further understanding of types of popular music harmony.
To develop skills in applying analytical methods to a range of musical styles.
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| Learning Outcomes |
By the end of the module you will be able to:
• Harmonise melodies in a range of musical styles, including chromatic idioms.
• Analyse complex harmonic progressions in a range of musical styles.
Transferable skills
• Analytical thinking.
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| Module Content |
• Introduction to harmonic theories and ideas of complex chromaticism.
• Demonstration of techniques in harmonising melodies and writing four-part harmony.
• Introduction to methods of analysing chromatic harmony
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| Methods of Teaching/Learning |
| Lectures will consist of a series of demonstrations by the lecturer, illustrated by recorded examples or at the keyboard. |
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| Selected Texts/Journals |
| There is no compulsory or recommended reading. |
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| Last Updated |
| 11.04.11 |
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