740-140 Aural and Keyboard Studies

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Subject Description

• development of inner hearing via rhythmic and melodic sight reading exercises from both the textbooks and a broad cross-section of the music repertoire.
• development of basic keyboard skills via a variety of exercises and repertoire that will enhance harmonic and aural awareness and provide a basis for simple accompaniment skills

Topics to be covered include:

• Singing, playing and transcription of stepwise and triadic melodies in major and minor keys.
• Singing, playing and transcription of basic rhythms using odd time signatures and changing metre.
• Singing, playing and transcription of simple harmonic progressions.
• Technical work in major keys, accompaniment patterns, transposition and simple pieces.

Assessment

1. Weekly aural exercises and tests (40%).
2. End of year aural viva voce (40%).
3. End of year keyboard exam (20%). Keyboard majors and students who have attained the equivalent of AMEB Grade 4 may take this exam in Orientation Week.

Students must attempt a), pass b) and pass c) to pass the subject.