Musicianship 3: harmony
- Course Code: MG409
- Dates: 23/04/24 - 02/07/24
- Time: 16:15 - 17:45
- Taught: Tue, Daytime
- Duration: 10 sessions (over 11 weeks)
- Location: Keeley Street
- Tutor: Cerys Hogg
Course Code: MG409
Duration: 10 sessions (over 11 weeks)
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What is the course about?
Explore the concept and mechanics of harmony and develop your aural awareness, learning the theory and use of diatonic harmony.
What will we cover?
- Creating, hearing, writing and singing triads from listening and reading
- Finding major and minor chords generated by the major scale
- Singing harmonies
- the theory and sound of tonal harmony
- Simple harmonisation of a melody
- Introduction to inversions and chord progressions
- Introduction to chord symbols and functions e.g. Roman numeral system I, IV, V.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Hear the difference between major and minor chords
- Hear, play and write simple chord progressions (diatonic to the major scale)
- Begin to identify chords from written music
- Demonstrate some basic keyboard musicianship to aid harmonic knowledge.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Students will need to have completed Musicianship 2 or have equivalent knowledge and experience of staff notation, key centre and sounds. Keyboard skills will be an advantage. Ability to read bass clef is essential.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
This is a practical course where the theory of harmony will be approached through musical experience. There will be written music work, and students will be expected to do homework, which they may present in class. Active listening is vital to this study.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Please bring manuscript paper, pencils, eraser. All music materials will be supplied.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
This study supports instrumental and singing studies. You may wish to progress to jazz harmony & ear training.
Cerys Hogg is a vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, composer and improviser. Whilst studying Fine Art, specialising in performance art and installation, she developed her musical skills through performing as a jazz vocalist, drummer and pianist. A scholarship allowed her to study at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama on the post-graduate Jazz and Studio Music course. Here she specialised in jazz voice developing a personal approach to improvisation, harmony and arranging. Currently Cerys is combining her work as both multimedia artist and musician. She performs in KOGG, an experimental electronic music duo with fellow City Lit tutor, Selena Kay. Together they create music by sampling vocals, sound objects, and home-made instruments, combining composed and improvised material. They have performed live and are in the process of creating an album. An experienced teacher with a PGCE from the Institute of Education, Cerys has a reputation for delivering entertaining and engaging classes. She has a drive to demystify the elements of music, making it an accessible and enjoyable experience for all.
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