Figured Bass Realisation 1 (MUSI40103)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
Students in this class will learn how to realise at their instrument a figured bass from the seventeenth or eighteenth century in a stylish and idiomatic fashion. We first learn how to read simple figures before progressing to more complex ones. Attention will be paid to correct voice-leading, melodic and harmonic improvisation, and differentiating between the predominant national styles. This subject will be of interest to any keyboardist or harmony-generating instrumentalist who wishes to refine their contrapuntal skills and knowledge as well as learn how to participate effectively in over two centuries of repertoire.
Intended learning outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principal developments in basso continuo styles and techniques
- Realise at sight a moderately difficult piece of basso continuo
- Develop foundational practical skills in the performance practice issues related to basso continuo
- Interpret stylistic and historical factors that have influenced the culture of figured bass realization from the seventeenth century to now
- Evaluate and criticise source materials and secondary literature in this field, as well as critique contemporaneous figured bass realisations
- Critique and evaluate contemporaneous figured bass realisations
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed:
- a receptive attitude to new ideas
- the capacity for independent and critical reflection
- knowledge, skills and practices required for independent critical inquiry and research-based writing and presentation
- the ability to identify and critically analyse primary source materials
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSI30257 | Figured Bass Realisation 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Final exam (sight reading, improvisation, transpositions, prepared piece)
| Week 12 | 50% |
3 short notated realisations with commentary. Realisation 1 due in week 4, realisation 2 and 3 due in week 10
| From Week 4 to Week 10 | 40% |
Active participation in class workshops and discussions. Ongoing | Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 36 hours comprising, one 3-hour tutorial per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Delivery
This subject is co-delivered with MUSI30257 Figured Bass Realisation 1
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Music Informal specialisation Composition Informal specialisation Performance Informal specialisation Musicology/Ethnomusicology
Last updated: 3 November 2022