Course detail
Music Theory 1
FEKT-BPC-HT1Acad. year: 2023/2024
Basic concepts of musical acoustics, music notation, tempo, expression and dynamic signs, aliquot tones, and tuning musical instruments. General music theory. Scales, chords, tonality.
Language of instruction
Czech
Number of ECTS credits
5
Mode of study
Not applicable.
Guarantor
Department
Entry knowledge
Knowledge from field of general education is required, on whose basis student passed the admission procedure.
Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
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. Credit is given for successful demonstration of knowledge in an interview. Credit is awarded for successful completion of a written test that consists of 100 questions, each worth 1 point. To be successful, it is necessary to obtain at least 60 points.
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.
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.
Aims
The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the basic concepts of music theory necessary for further study of (eg. Scales, intervals, chords, chord turnovers), basic introduction to musical instruments.
Students are able to:
- Define basic concepts of musical acoustics,
- Define basic musical concepts,
- Understand the scales of major / minor,
- Understand intervals and their turns,
- Understand musical instruments.
Students are able to:
- Define basic concepts of musical acoustics,
- Define basic musical concepts,
- Understand the scales of major / minor,
- Understand intervals and their turns,
- Understand musical instruments.
Study aids
Not applicable.
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable.
Basic literature
Luděk Zenkl: ABC hudební nauky
Pícha, F. : Všeobecná hudební nauka. Praha, SHV 1961 (CS)
Šín, O. : Všeobecná nauka o hudbě. Praha 1949 (CS)
Pícha, F. : Všeobecná hudební nauka. Praha, SHV 1961 (CS)
Šín, O. : Všeobecná nauka o hudbě. Praha 1949 (CS)
Recommended reading
Kohoutek, C. : Novodobé skladebné směry v hudbě. Praha, SHV 1965 (CS)
Votoček, E. : Hudební slovník cizích výrazů a rčení. Praha, HMUB 1946 (CS)
Votoček, E. : Hudební slovník cizích výrazů a rčení. Praha, HMUB 1946 (CS)
Classification of course in study plans
Type of course unit
Lecture
26 hod., optionally
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
1.Basics of notography 1
2.Basics of notography 2
3.Musical intervals
4.Major scales with sharps
5.Major scales with flats
6.Moll scales with sharps
7.Moll scales with flats
8.Quintacords
9.Quintacords inversions
10.Septacords
11.Septacords inversions
12. Guitar tabs 1
13. Guitar tabs 2
2.Basics of notography 2
3.Musical intervals
4.Major scales with sharps
5.Major scales with flats
6.Moll scales with sharps
7.Moll scales with flats
8.Quintacords
9.Quintacords inversions
10.Septacords
11.Septacords inversions
12. Guitar tabs 1
13. Guitar tabs 2
Fundamentals seminar
13 hod., compulsory
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
1.Basics of notography 1
2.Basics of notography 2
3.Musical intervals
4.Major scales with sharps
5.Major scales with flats
6.Moll scales with sharps
7.Moll scales with flats
8.Quintacords
9.Quintacords inversions
10.Septacords
11.Septacords inversions
12. Guitar tabs 1
13. Guitar tabs 2
2.Basics of notography 2
3.Musical intervals
4.Major scales with sharps
5.Major scales with flats
6.Moll scales with sharps
7.Moll scales with flats
8.Quintacords
9.Quintacords inversions
10.Septacords
11.Septacords inversions
12. Guitar tabs 1
13. Guitar tabs 2