Includes the study of intervals, rhythms, melodic, harmonic and rhythmic dictation, progressions, chord recognition and simple song transcription. Examples are drawn from the jazz and pop repertoire. Transcribing is emphasized, root movement is stressed and method is based on a numerical system. 1:0:2 Prerequisites: Rhythm Studies 1108, Materials and Structures of Music 1203. Corequisites: Jazz Theory 2115/2215, Class Jazz Piano 2163/2263 .
Course code: MUSC 2100
Credits: 2.0
Tuition: $0*
Length: 0.0 hours
Course outline:
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- Melodic intervals
- Harmonic intervals (diads)
- Triads (qualities)
- Arhythmic melodic sequences (pitch sets)
- Melodies with rhythm in major and pentatonic
- 7th sonorities (qualities) and altered chord sonorities (qualities)
- Major scale modes, harmonic minor, jazz minor and pentatonic
- Patterns in scales
- Chromaticisms within tonal contexts
- Simple diatonic, blues, jazz formulaic (e.g. I-VI-II-V), exemplary song form
- Bass lines associated with chord progressions
- Blues, song forms, latin music forms
- Simple quarter and eighth note, 16th note with syncopations, triplets, common time signatures
- Recognition of rhythmic feel
How do I apply for this course?
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
* Fees are approximate and subject to change. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.
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