MUSC 162 Instrumental Lab I. This course is designed to help students develop instrumental skills. Grouped by instrument, students learn the fundamentals of reading, articulation, balance, dynamics, styles and technique as related to their particular instrument. This course is taught "instrument-in-hand" and also uses audio and visual aids to explore different techniques and styles. A requirement in all majors, students have weekly assignments.
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 15 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lab (lab, field, computer) | 1 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Learn to read music at a basic level
- Develop technique
- Develop stylistic interpretations
Teaching and Learning Approach
This course will help develop a foundation of the necessary & practical skills required of a professional bass
player.
With instruments in hand, we will work on sight reading development and chart interpretation, various grooves
and time feels, listening skills, as well as an exploration of influential bassists.
Musical examples are used to enhance learning.Learning Resources
Required:
Materials will be provided by the instructor
Optional:
Sight Reading for Bass by Ron VeloskyDetailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
1. Orientation & Introduction
2. Sight reading and chart interpretation.
3. Influential Bass Player Research Project Presentations
4. Sight reading and chart interpretation.
5. Final Exam Review
6. Final ExamAssessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Weekly Practice | 1, 2, 3 | 50% |
| Influential Bass Players Research | Project 1, 2, 3 | 25% |
| Final Exam | 1, 2, 3 | 25% |
| Total | 100% |
Grading Table
Standard Contemporary Music and Technology Program Grading Table
| Percentage | Letter Grade | GPA |
| 97 - 100 | A+ | 4.33 |
| 94 - 96.9 | A | 4.00 |
| 90 - 93.9 | A- | 3.67 |
| 87 - 89.9 | B+ | 3.33 |
| 83 - 86.9 | B | 3.00 |
| 80 - 82.9 | B- | 2.67 |
| 77 - 79.9 | C+ | 2.33 |
| 73 - 76.9 | C | 2.00 |
| 70 - 72.9 | C- | 1.67 |
| 60 - 69.9 | P | 1.00 |
| Less than 60% | F | 0.00 |
| Did not withdraw | DNW | 0.00 |
See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.
Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.