Module Descriptors
MUSIC AND INSTRUMENT TECHNOLOGY 1
XXET40191
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 4
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 30%
- ASSIGNMENT - SECOND ASSIGNMENT weighted at 70%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% in course assessment consisting of:-
1. Assignment/laboratory exercise - weighting 30%, assessing Learning Outcome 1 and 2.
2. Assignment - weighting 70%, assessing Learning Outcome 3.
1. Assignment/laboratory exercise - weighting 30%, assessing Learning Outcome 1 and 2.
2. Assignment - weighting 70%, assessing Learning Outcome 3.
Module Indicative Content
The module will cover;
1. Introduction to the design, construction and application of various mechanical musical instruments.
2. Exploration of the physical properties of these instruments and analyse acoustic and vibrational aspects inherent in their construction, usage and sound production.
3. Analysis of various instrument technologies with examples from string, wind and percussive families.
4. 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.
5. Introduction to the concept of rhythm through the study of;
rhythm notation, rests, time signatures, tempo, repetition and ostinato.
6. Introduction to the concept of harmony through the study of;
Intervals, addition of second parts(beginnings of harmony), transferable system of chord labelling, drones, discord, suspensions, chord sequences, cadences, blues and jazz sequences.
7. Development of skills in the use of a music software package in order to appreciate, understand and demonstrate your musical knowledge
1. Introduction to the design, construction and application of various mechanical musical instruments.
2. Exploration of the physical properties of these instruments and analyse acoustic and vibrational aspects inherent in their construction, usage and sound production.
3. Analysis of various instrument technologies with examples from string, wind and percussive families.
4. 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.
5. Introduction to the concept of rhythm through the study of;
rhythm notation, rests, time signatures, tempo, repetition and ostinato.
6. Introduction to the concept of harmony through the study of;
Intervals, addition of second parts(beginnings of harmony), transferable system of chord labelling, drones, discord, suspensions, chord sequences, cadences, blues and jazz sequences.
7. Development of skills in the use of a music software package in order to appreciate, understand and demonstrate your musical knowledge
Module Learning Strategies
Lectures and interactive laboratory/demonstration sessions.
2 hour lab/lecture for music/week
1 hour lab/lecture for Musical Instrument Technology/week
(1:45, 1:20, 1:20)
2 hour lab/lecture for music/week
1 hour lab/lecture for Musical Instrument Technology/week
(1:45, 1:20, 1:20)
Module Resources
The FCET Music Technology laboratories
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.
Module Texts
Musical Acoustics 3rd Ed. Donald Hall. Brooks & Cole. 2002. ISBN 0-534-37728-9
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) by E.Taylor, ISBN 1-85472-446-0
Fast Guide to Cubase SX by Simon Millward, ISBN 1-87077-583-X
The Rough Guide to Reading Music by Hugo Pinksterboer, ISBN 1-85828-798-7
The Cubase Manual
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) by E.Taylor, ISBN 1-85472-446-0
Fast Guide to Cubase SX by Simon Millward, ISBN 1-87077-583-X
The Rough Guide to Reading Music by Hugo Pinksterboer, ISBN 1-85828-798-7
The Cubase Manual