Module Descriptors
MUSIC AND INSTRUMENT TECHNOLOGY 1
XXET40246
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 4
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 42
Independent Study Hours: 108
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ON-LINE TEST weighted at 30%
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 70%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
The module will cover,
1. Introduction to the design, construction and application of various electromechanical 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 electro acoustic 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 electromechanical 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 electro acoustic 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 Additional Assessment Details
1. Assignment - weighting 70%, consisting of a series of questions, assessing Learning Outcome 3. (1500 words maximum)
2. one hour on-line test - weighting 30%, assessing Learning Outcome 1 and 2.
2. one hour on-line test - weighting 30%, assessing Learning Outcome 1 and 2.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.
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
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
Module Resources
The FCET Music Technology laboratories
Module Learning Strategies
Music theory element:
12 weeks x 2 hours, mixture of lecture and practical sessions (groups of 20)
Instrument technology element:
11 weeks x 1 hour lecture
1 week online test
12 weeks x 0.5 hours per week surgery to cover the practical work
12 weeks x 2 hours, mixture of lecture and practical sessions (groups of 20)
Instrument technology element:
11 weeks x 1 hour lecture
1 week online test
12 weeks x 0.5 hours per week surgery to cover the practical work