Essential ear training

Enhance your aural awareness of the mechanics of music and improve your recognition of and response to music in practice. On this practical course you will sing intervals, scales and harmonies.

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Key course information

Dates
10/07/12 - 13/07/12

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Day(s)
Tue-Fri

Duration
1 week

Time
18:00 - 19:30

Fees ?
Full fee: £50NC

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
MG987

Availability
Available
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NC: No concessionary fees available as there is no government funding for this course.

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Course outline

What is the course about?

To give practice time and consideration to aural skills.

What topics will we cover?

Practise of intervals, rhythms, and recognition of form and quality of sound. Involves singing, writing musical examples, clapping, active listening, and developing the short-term memory for musical fragments.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- hear quality and size of basic intervals, and explore them within the major scale.
- hear the major or minor quality of chords.
- discern time signature, on-beat and off-beat rhythms.
- be more confident about recognising what you hear.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

Experience of playing is essential, and basic reading skills will be expected. No formal ear training is expected: this course will provide such a basis. Useful as a refresher, though, for students who have done ear training courses.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

- Listening, singing, writing examples of rhythm/melody.
- Intensive practice of intervals.
- Listening to and appraising recorded music.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

You may record the classes, or bring a blank cassette if you do not possess equipment to record.
Manuscript paper will be provided.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made. Recognition tests and transcription exercises.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Any musicianship study. Ear training will enhance performance in any other course or musical endeavour.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2630

music@citylit.ac.uk

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Dates Day(s) Time Duration Fees Snr Conc Code Availability
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28/06/12		 Thu 14:15 - 15:45 10 weeks £102 £71 £51 MG416 Started » Select
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