Musicianship 4: aural training and dictation Part 2
Course
In London
Description
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Location
London
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Different dates available
The course is focused on gaining a deep understanding of the fundamental building blocks of music, to improve aural awareness, sight-reading skills, and the ability to memorise and transcribe musical material. The course is suitable for those wanting develop their own musicianship or to learn a Kodály-based approach for their teaching practice.
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About this course
• Feel greater confidence with aural recognition of pitch relationships in music• Feel greater confidence with aural recognition of rhythmic relationships in music• Sight-sing music with greater confidence• Transcribe music with greater confidence• Gain deeper understanding of pitch relationships in different tonalities (e.g. pentatonic, major, minor).
You will need to bring manuscript paper and a pencil.
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Course programme
• Recognise and understand pitch patterns in melody through the relative solfa system
• Develop knowledge and aural awareness of modes
• Transform melodic material to different tonalities
• Improve sight-reading of melodic material in different tonalities
• Develop skills in melodic and rhythmic transcription (dictation).
The classes will consist of lots of practical exercises involving group singing, movement, clapping and listening.
There will be no mandatory homework, but practise of the material between classes will be very beneficial.
Additional information
This course leads to Musicianship 4: aural training and dictation part 3 in the same time slot next term.
You may be interested in other Practical musicianship or Music theory courses, or one of our many singing, instrumental, ensemble or music appreciation courses.
Please check the printed or online course guide, or contact the music department for further advice.
General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00.
See the course guide for term dates and further details
Musicianship 4: aural training and dictation Part 2
