Module Descriptors
MUSIC AND INSTRUMENT TECHNOLOGY
MUSI40181
Key Facts
School of Digital, Technologies and Arts
Level 4
30 credits
Contact
Leader: David Hickman
Email: D.Hickman@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 72
Independent Study Hours: 228
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Resources
Music notation software available in the Music Technology studios.
Module Texts
The Guitar Handbook. Ralph Denyer. Pan Books, 1992, ISBN 0-330-32750-X
The Science of Sound. 3rd Ed. Rossing, Moore & Wheeler. Addison Wesley, 2002, ISBN 0-8053-8565-7.
The A.B. Guide to Music Theory (Part 1). E.Taylor, 1989, ISBN 1-85472-446-0
The Rough Guide to Reading Music. Hugo Pinksterboer, 2001, ISBN 1-85828-798-7
First Steps in Music Tehory (Grades 1 ¿ 5). Taylor, E. Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, 1999. ISBN 978-1860960901
All in One to Grade 5: A Fast Track from Beginner to Grade 5 Music Theory. Billings, R. Aaron Publications, 2009. ISBN 978-0956199409
The Science of Sound. 3rd Ed. Rossing, Moore & Wheeler. Addison Wesley, 2002, ISBN 0-8053-8565-7.
The A.B. Guide to Music Theory (Part 1). E.Taylor, 1989, ISBN 1-85472-446-0
The Rough Guide to Reading Music. Hugo Pinksterboer, 2001, ISBN 1-85828-798-7
First Steps in Music Tehory (Grades 1 ¿ 5). Taylor, E. Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, 1999. ISBN 978-1860960901
All in One to Grade 5: A Fast Track from Beginner to Grade 5 Music Theory. Billings, R. Aaron Publications, 2009. ISBN 978-0956199409
Module Learning Strategies
Music element
24 weeks x 2 hours per week, mix of lecture and tutorial sessions (groups of 20)
Instrument Technology element
12 weeks x 1 hour lecture, 12 weeks x 1 hour practical (groups of 20)
24 weeks x 2 hours per week, mix of lecture and tutorial sessions (groups of 20)
Instrument Technology element
12 weeks x 1 hour lecture, 12 weeks x 1 hour practical (groups of 20)
Module Additional Assessment Details
Instrument Technology: Online class test assessing learning outcomes 1 & 2 (weighting 30%)
Music: In-class test assessing learning outcomes 3 & 4 (weighting 70%)
Music: In-class test assessing learning outcomes 3 & 4 (weighting 70%)
Module Indicative Content
Introduction to the design, construction and application of various Electro acoustic instruments, amplification and acoustic instruments
Exploration of the main properties of these instruments including analysis of the acoustic and vibrational aspects inherent in their construction, usage and sound production.
Analysis of various instrument technologies with examples from string, wind, percussive and electro acoustic families.
Introduction to the concept of pitch through the study of tonality(major and minor), pitch notation, scale construction, key signatures, modality and other scales, chromaticism and modulation.
Introduction to the concept of rhythm through the study of rhythm notation, rests, time signatures, tempo, repetition and ostinato.
Introduction to the concept of harmony through the study of intervals, simple part writing, transferable system of chord labelling, drones, discord, suspensions, chord sequences, cadences, blues and jazz sequences.
Development of skills in the use of a music software package in order to appreciate, understand and demonstrate your musical knowledge.
Exploration of the main properties of these instruments including analysis of the acoustic and vibrational aspects inherent in their construction, usage and sound production.
Analysis of various instrument technologies with examples from string, wind, percussive and electro acoustic families.
Introduction to the concept of pitch through the study of tonality(major and minor), pitch notation, scale construction, key signatures, modality and other scales, chromaticism and modulation.
Introduction to the concept of rhythm through the study of rhythm notation, rests, time signatures, tempo, repetition and ostinato.
Introduction to the concept of harmony through the study of intervals, simple part writing, transferable system of chord labelling, drones, discord, suspensions, chord sequences, cadences, blues and jazz sequences.
Development of skills in the use of a music software package in order to appreciate, understand and demonstrate your musical knowledge.