Course detail
Music Theory 2
FEKT-BPC-HT2Acad. year: 2023/2024
Basics of harmony, style and musical directions.
Language of instruction
Czech
Number of ECTS credits
5
Mode of study
Not applicable.
Guarantor
Department
Entry knowledge
The knowledge of basic concepts of musical acoustics, tempo, expression and dynamic signs, and musical instruments tuning is required.
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. 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.
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 familiarize students with the basic concepts of music theory needed for further study in the field.
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.
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.
Study aids
Not applicable.
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable.
Basic literature
Kofroň, J,:: Učebnice harmonie
Zenkl, L.: ABC hudebních forem
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)
Pícha, F. : Všeobecná hudební nauka. Praha, SHV 1961 (CS)
Šín, O. : Všeobecná nauka o hudbě. Praha 1949 (CS)
Classification of course in study plans
Type of course unit
Lecture
26 hod., optionally
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
1.Basic rules of harmony
2.Combining basic chords and inversions
3.Chord progressions 1
4.Basic rules for harmonizing melodies
5.Chord progressions 2
6.Combining seven chords
7.Types of modulations
8.Chord progressions 3
9.Extra dominant chords
10.Twelve-bar blues
11.Jazz harmony
12.Analyses of selected pieces 1
13.Analyses of selected pieces 2
2.Combining basic chords and inversions
3.Chord progressions 1
4.Basic rules for harmonizing melodies
5.Chord progressions 2
6.Combining seven chords
7.Types of modulations
8.Chord progressions 3
9.Extra dominant chords
10.Twelve-bar blues
11.Jazz harmony
12.Analyses of selected pieces 1
13.Analyses of selected pieces 2
Fundamentals seminar
13 hod., compulsory
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
1.Basic rules of harmony
2.Combining basic chords and inversions
3.Chord progressions 1
4.Basic rules for harmonizing melodies
5.Chord progressions 2
6.Combining seven chords
7.Types of modulations
8.Chord progressions 3
9.Extra dominant chords
10.Twelve-bar blues
11.Jazz harmony
12.Analyses of selected pieces 1
13.Analyses of selected pieces 2
2.Combining basic chords and inversions
3.Chord progressions 1
4.Basic rules for harmonizing melodies
5.Chord progressions 2
6.Combining seven chords
7.Types of modulations
8.Chord progressions 3
9.Extra dominant chords
10.Twelve-bar blues
11.Jazz harmony
12.Analyses of selected pieces 1
13.Analyses of selected pieces 2