MUS 205 - Solfege

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

MUSIC

Description:

A basic approach to music theory through materials of sight singing, aural training, and rhythmic dictation. Students are expected to improve skills in analyzing and singing materials at sight.Offered as preparation for further work in music theory. Course Objectives (1) correctly identify, both aurally and visually, all intervals from minor seconds through an octave, ascending and descending. (2) sing given intervals correctly, a capella, from any starting note. (3) identify, pronounce, and clap rhythm patterns, including subdivisions, triplets, and syncopation, in both simple and compound meter. (4) demonstrate improved aural skills through simple ear training and dictation exercises for rhythm, melody, or harmony. (5) demonstrate application of musical problem-solving tactics (do-re-mi syllables or scale degree numbers) for sightsinging. (6) sightsing given exercises or excerpted songs with increased rhythmic and melodic accuracy, given several attempts to identify and correct their own errors.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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