Course detail

Music Theory 2

FEKT-BPC-HT2Acad. year: 2022/2023

Basics of harmony, style and musical directions.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

MgA. Michal Indrák, Ph.D.

Department

Hudební fakulta (HF JAMU)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students are able to:
- Combine the basic harmonic functions,
- Combine distinctive connections in the minor,
- Create a cadence,
- Elaborate chord,
- Create modulation,
- Create a harmonious basis for soprano melody,
- Characterize the basic style epochs and musical directions.

Prerequisites

The knowledge of basic concepts of musical acoustics, tempo, expression and dynamic signs, and musical instruments tuning is required.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Examinations.
- Lectures have character of explanation accompanied with score sheet samples and with listening of recordings.
- Exercises support practical acquiring of themes presented at lectures in form of practical work with active participation of students.
Participation at lectures is recommended. Participation at other ways of instruction is checked.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Evaluation of study results follows Rules for Studies and Examinations of BUT and Dean's Regulation to the Rules for Studies and Examinations of BUT. Up to 100 points is given for the final test examination and it is necessary to get at least 50 points for its successful completion. The exam is aimed at knowledge of music theory according to syllabus of subjects Music Theory 1 and 2.

Course curriculum

1.-3. four-voice edit of chords, cadence,
4-6. characteristic connections in minor,
7.-8 connected sextchords and quartsextchord,
9-10. dominant septchords, style epochs and musical directions 1,
11-12. modulation, sophistication of the soprano, stylistic epochs and musical directions 2,
12.-13. musical forms, musical style epochs, stylistic epochs and musical trends 3.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the basic concepts of music theory needed for further study in the field.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

To obtain the credit it is necessary to complete at least 10 exercises during semester. Other forms of the checked instructions are specified by a regulation issued by the guarantee of the course and updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Kofroň, J,:: Učebnice harmonie
Zenkl, L.: ABC hudebních forem

Recommended reading

Kohoutek, C. : Novodobé skladebné směry v hudbě. Praha, SHV 1965 (CS)
Pícha, F. : Všeobecná hudební nauka. Praha, SHV 1961 (CS)
Šín, O. : Všeobecná nauka o hudbě. Praha 1949 (CS)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme BPC-AUD Bachelor's

    specialization AUDB-TECH , 3 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    specialization AUDB-ZVUK , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

MgA. Michal Indrák, Ph.D.

Fundamentals seminar

13 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

MgA. Michal Indrák, Ph.D.