Undergraduate Course: Musicianship 1 (MUSI08066)
Course Outline
| School | Edinburgh College of Art |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | Musicianship 1 covers ear training and score-reading, skills which are most effective when based on solid knowledge of music theory. The course aims to develop students' skills through a combination of practical exercises, score study and music listening. |
| Course description |
In Musicianship 1, we focus on ear training and score-reading, skills which are most effective when based on a solid knowledge of music theory. At the start of your degree, you will already have travelled on an individual musical journey and we anticipate that there will be both strong and weak areas in your musical knowledge and expertise. This course (which takes place concurrently with courses in keyboard skills and composition studies for BMus students) provides an opportunity for you to identify these for yourself, so that you can build on strengths and - importantly - fill in the gaps.
The course is taught during Semester 1 in a weekly lecture led by the Course Organiser, Dr Katie Overy. These classes include a combination of practical exercises, score study, and music listening. The classes last 1.50h and include a short break. The lectures are supported on the course Learn page, with links to interactive self-test materials and additional ear training exercises. Small group tutorials take place every fortnight.
The overall aim of Musicianship 1 is to develop the practical (aural and analytical) skills relevant to the needs of Music degree students through a combination of practical exercises, score study and music listening. The course is designed to guide you in establishing good habits for continuing development throughout the rest of your studies and beyond. On successful completion of the course, you should be able to:
- Apply knowledge of music theory to respond to questions delivered in an aural music test
- Aurally discriminate various harmonic, melodic and rhythmic structures
- Understand various conventional notations (score reading, figured bass, chord symbols)
- Undertake effective self-directed learning for continuing musicianship skills development
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | Students must have Grade 5 ABRSM Theory or equivalent. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | Grade 5 ABRSM Theory or equivalent. |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2017/18, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: 48 |
| Course Start |
Semester 1 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 20,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 5,
Formative Assessment Hours 1,
Summative Assessment Hours 1,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
169 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
50 %,
Practical Exam
50 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
There are two components of assessed work: a listening exam and a score reading exam. The score reading exam will take place in Week 11. The second component of assessment is a listening exam. The online course Learn page includes resources to support your continued development throughout Semester II and the rest of the degree programme.
1. SCORE READING EXAM (50%): demonstrating an understanding of a musical score (c. 1h, week 11)
2. LISTENING EXAM (50%): c. 1h15m examination (e.g. melodic and rhythmic dictation, chord function identification, harmonic progression, mode identification exercises)
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| Feedback |
Feedback on your ear-training progress comes in various forms. Class time includes participation in practical, hands-on exercises which are inherently interactive. Many of the online resources include immediate corrective feedback. A complete practice version of the listening exam will be held in class time towards the end of Semester 1. The outcome of the practice exam does not contribute to your final grade.
The small-group tutorials offer an opportunity to raise particular questions about topics where you require more clarification. The Course Organiser also has office hour times for other queries (Thursdays 3-4 pm, Dr Katie Overy, Room 2.13, Alison House).
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| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours & Minutes |
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| Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | Musicianship 1 | 1:00 | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | Musicianship 1 | 1:00 | |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of music theory to respond to questions delivered in an aural music test
- Aurally discriminate various harmonic, melodic and rhythmic structures
- Understand various conventional notations (score reading, figured bass, chord symbols)
- Undertake effective self-directed learning for continuing musicianship skills development
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Reading List
Recommended: Eric Taylor, The AB Guide to Music Theory, Part I & Part II. Published by the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music.
This course does not use a compulsory text book. However, a plethora of text books as well as online and audio resources exist for practical musicianship development, and students are encouraged to discover and to use these alongside the course!
For example, use the search term "ear training" to discover many items held in the University library, such as:
Mayfield, Connie. (2003). Theory essentials: an integrated approach to harmony, ear training, and keyboard skills. California & London: Thomson Schirmer.
Phillips, Joel. (2005). The musician's guide to aural skills. New York & London: W.W. Norton.
Pratt, George. (1990). Aural awareness: principles and practice. Milton Keynes & Philadelphia: Open University Press.
ABRSM publications are also very helpful. Not only the handbooks as recommended above (The AB Guide to Music Theory, Part I and II), but also the graded music theory and ear training workbooks.
Finally, there are now many online resources to support your musicianship training. Two good examples:
http://www.musictheory.net/ is very helpful, includes online exercises as well as lessons
http://www.musictheoryhelp.co.uk/ - includes links to ABRSM practice papers and mark guides
The Resource List for the course can be found here: http://resourcelists.ed.ac.uk/lists/C527DEFE-75E1-C6E9-C01D-0EFD6406815A.html |
Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
1) Develop an awareness of personal strengths and areas for development; develop techniques for continual improvement.
2) Develop an ability to be flexible and to participate in a diverse range of musical contexts.
3) Manage time, and work effectively and realistically to schedules and deadlines.
4) Communicate effectively with other people, using audible, graphic, verbal and written means.
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| Keywords | music,analysis,ear training,score reading |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Katie Overy
Tel: (0131 6)50 8248
Email: |
Course secretary | Miss Carrie Lyall
Tel: (0131 6)50 2422
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