Module Code - Title:
MD4104
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MUSIC THEORY AND PRACTICE SKILLS 1
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
Prerequisite Modules:
MD4001
MD4002
MD4003
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
This is an elective module intended for undergraduate students with dance as a first area who wish to have more instruction in music theory, ear and notation practice and keyboard skills in order to further develop skills introduced to the student from first semester of first year, increasing his/her employability as a music teacher.
Syllabus:
Piano skills including sight-reading, accompaniment technique, basic arrangements, right hand ornamentation; music theory and practice, including dictation (melodic, rhythmic and harmonic) understanding modes and scales and their operations in Western harmony and in Irish contexts; tune composition; basic modulation and chordal accompaniment; music analysis.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
Engage with Western concepts of music theory and practice as well as with analysis and application of such theories and practices to Irish music contexts. Development of critical auditory and music writing skills
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
Gain greater insight into and appreciation for the nuanced way in which Irish music theory intersects with Western Art music theory and practice
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
Continue to develop technical skills in basic piano playing, sight reading, sight singing, pitching. Development of critical auditory and music writing skills.
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
Students will receive in-class practical feedback as well as written feedback at the end of the module.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Taylor, Eric (2008)
Music Theory in Practice (Revised Edition)
, Royal Associated Board of the Schools of Music.
Taylor, Eric (1989)
The AB Guide to Music Theory, Part II.
, Royal Associated Board of the Schools of Music
Other Relevant Texts:
Carroll, Liz (2010)
Collected: Original Irish Tunes
, Chicago: Liz Carroll Music
O Neill, Capt. Francis, ed. (1903)
O Neills Music of Ireland.
, Chicago: Lyon and Healy
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Spring
Module Leader:
Niall.Keegan@ul.ie