MUS 183 - Ear-provisation:Piano by Ear KCC AA/DA

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

3 hours lecture/lab per week Prerequisite(s): MUS 122C. Recommended Preparation: MUS 108 or MUS 253. Comment: MUS 183 is repeatable for a maximum of six credits. MUS 183 is a course designed to prepare students for the rudiments of how to play the piano by ear, as well as learn the basics for improvisation at the keyboard. Upon successful completion of MUS 183, the student should be able to: Transcribe and identify intervals (within an octave, both ascending and descending forms) accurately. Transcribe rhythmic patterns in both simple and in compound meters. Transcribe simple melodies, including rhythm used. Play-back at the keyboard a series of melodic patterns that the instructor will highlight, demonstrate, and drill in class. Sight-read (sing) simple melodies and rhythms. Demonstrate and apply basic music theoretical components of Western Music notation, major and minor scales, key signatures, chords and chord symbols, and chord progressions. Improvise to various rhythmic and melodic patterns given in class. Transcribe a small individual project by ear, as well as transcribe one portion of the class group project (melody/ rhythm of a section, etc.).

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2.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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