MUSI1160

Keyboard & Music Proficiency

10 Units 1000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus Semester 1
Newcastle City Precinct Semester 1

Previously offered in 2013, 2012

This course gives students the opportunity to develop basic keyboard proficiency. Its aim is to develop basic skills and knowledge on the keyboard that will supplement learning and understanding of music theory and aural skills. The course is structured in a way that enables students to gain practical strategies for independent self-directed learning of the keyboard, listening skills, aural recognition and basic theory. This structured approach can then also be easily adapted and applied by the student to the study of their principal instrument and musicianship in general.

Objectives On successfully completing this course students will be able to:
1. Create and perform chord charts and lead sheets of contemporary nomenclature and common practice notation
2. Compose and perform short pieces using common generic chord patterns and sequences
3. Demonstrate understanding of basic rhythmic, melodic and harmonic principles including chord patterns and cycles
4. Aurally identify chord qualities, intervals and basic scales and relate these on the keyboard
Content 1. Keyboard performance techniques
2. Theoretical concepts of scales, chords and common chord patterns and cycles
3. Aural training and transcription techniques
4. Practice strategies essential for independent self-directed learning
Replacing Course(s) -
Transition -
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge This course is intended for students whose principle instrument study is not piano/keyboard
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Other: (please specify) Assessment no 1: Aural and written music skills test and solo performance. Mid semester
Other: (please specify) Assessment no 2: Learning Materials Resource Portfolio. Approximately end of semester.
Other: (please specify) Aural and written music skills test and solo performance. Approximately end of semester
Contact Hours Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for MUSI1160