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Contextual Studies 1 (MUSI10180)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
Overview
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This subject introduces students to the basics of harmonic/melodic and rhythmic language for improvised music specifically and contemporary music generally, with a clear focus on consolidating, reconstructing and manipulating the fundamentals of music within the brain of the improvising musician.
Students attend Languages of Music (lecture/workshop) which is supported by practical small group tutorials for each of the three areas of: harmonic, rhythmic and practical devices.
The assessment combines written examination and practical application.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- apply an understanding of the fundamental elements of western tonal music and its structures;
- develop knowledge of how these fundamental structures work together in jazz standards;
- sing, perform and transcribe vocal/instrumental examples from the improvised music canon;
- identify and perform selected patterns and polyrhythms;
- sing and perform selected harmonic and melodic structures;
- apply basic keyboard technique to composition and accompanying.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- exhibit extensive theoretical and practical knowledge of their discipline including relevant professional knowledge, skills, discipline and ethics as they relate to the practising musician and composer;
- have in-depth knowledge of their specialist discipline;
- have reached a high level of achievement in creative artistic practice, problem solving and communication;
- be critical and creative thinkers, with an aptitude for continued self-directed learning;
- have the capacity to participate fully in collaborative learning and to confront unfamiliar problems.
Last updated: 18 February 2025