MUSC 163 Instrumental Lab II. 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.
Prerequisites: MUSC 162 with a minimum grade of 70%
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
Classes take place in the form of interactive group lessons or master classes, with opportunities for both
collective and individual practice and coaching in addition to instructor lectures.Learning Resources
Required:
Introduction to Jazz Piano: A Deep Dive, by Jeb Patton (Available from 10th Street Campus bookstore)
Recommended:
Students are expected to bring manuscript paper, note paper, pencil, eraser, and a three-ring binder to each
class. Handouts will be provided and students will be required to keep an accurate record of topics discussed in
the lesson.Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
1. Introduction to Blues Improvisation
2. 7th Chords, Guide Tones, and Shell Voicings Blues, cont’d.
3. Lead sheet reading
4. Review
5. MIDTERM EXAM
6. Technique, voice- leading, sightreading
7. Voicings
8. Introduction to melodic improvisation
9. Review
10. FINAL EXAMAssessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Homework, class participation | 1,2,3 | 25% |
| Midterm Exam | 1,2,3 | 25% |
| Final Exam | 1,2,3 | 50% |
| 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.