| Butler Community College |
Roger Lewis
|
| Humanities/Fine Arts Division |
Fall 1997
|
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
MU157 Aural Skills II. 2 hours credit.
Prerequisite: MU 156 Aural Skills I and concurrent enrollment in MU112
Theory of Music II. This course continues the logical acquisition of aural
skills applicable to four-part and five-part chords and altered four-part
and five-part chords. Aural skills are developed in relation to substitution
chords, chords in major and minor tonalities, and pivot chords.
TEXTBOOKS:
Fish, Arnold; Lloyd, Norman. Fundamentals
of Sight and Ear Training. Prospect Heights: Waveland Press Inc.,
1993.
Durham, Thomas L., Beginning Tonal
Dictation. Prospect Heights: Waveland Press Inc., 1994.
Mason, Thom David. Ear Training for
Improvisors-A Total Approach-Part 1. Sherman Oaks: Alfred publishing
Co. Inc., 1986.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The primary objectives of Aural Skills
II are the introduction of exercises and techniques relating to more complex
scales and chords, and the identification of fundamental chord progressions
and relationships. At the completion of this course each student should
be able to:
- identify, write, sing, and play any given pentatonic scale, whole tone scale, blues scale, chromatic scale, diminished eight-note scale, dominant eight-note scale.
- identify, write, sing, and play any altered major four-part chords, diminished 7th chords, major and minor 9th chords, dominant 9th chords, altered dominant 9th chords, and augmented 9th chords.
- identify, write, sing, and play the II-V-I chord progression and applicable scales in any major or minor key or a II-V-I progression of combined major and minor tonality.
- identify played examples of chorded plurality and basic chord substitution possibilities in major and minor tonalities.
- transcribe all four parts (SATB) of a short chorale excerpt.
- sing and transcribe from dictation more complex major and minor melodies and/or root movements in various meters and clefs.
- demonstrate proficiency in the Breathe Impulse (BRIM) method of counting rhythms.
- demonstrate proficiency in diatonic and chromatic solfege (moveable DO) and digital interpretation of sight singing exercises.
TOPICAL OUTLINE OF UNITS:
I. Four-part chords and inversions
(group 3)
The student will be able to:
- identify, write, sing, and play any four-part chords and inversions (group 3).
The student will be able to:
- identify, write, sing, and play and pentatonic, whole tone, blues, chromatic scales.
The student will be able to:
- identify, write, sing, and play any diminished eight-note scale and diminished seventh chord.
The student will be able to:
- identify, write, sing, and play any ninth chord.
The student will be able to:
- identify, write, sing, and play any dominant eight-note scale and altered ninth chord.
The student will be able to:
- identify, write, and play any diatonic chord progressions in major and minor keys.
The student will be able to:
- identify, write, and play examples of chorded plurality and basic chord substitution possibilities in major and minor tonalities.
Methods of instruction will include: daily aural drills; class discussion; handouts; audio-visual; computer lab; textbook reading, and demonstration.
Telecourses: Independent study of audio/video materials augmented by text and study guide; collaboration and participation with class members and faculty via available means. Faculty role is facilitator of learning experiences.
METHODS OF EVALUATION:
Methods of evaluation may include: written,
aural, and playing (keyboard) tests; daily work; class participation;
attendance; and other evaluating at the discretion of the instructor.
Miscellaneous:
Students with impaired sensory, manual
or speaking skills are encouraged and have the responsibility to contact
their instructor, in a timely fashion, regarding reasonable accommodation
needs.
