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Week - 1
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Basic Review and Preparation
• Review of basic concepts: Tonality, cadences, types of modulation
• Dictation: Simple melody and rhythm dictation in 2/4, 4/4 measures
• Reading: Vocalization of simple melodic structures
• Rhythm study: Syncopation introduction in 2/4, 4/4 measures |
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Week - 2
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Simple Modulations and Syncopated Rhythms
• Theory: Transition to close tonalities (dominant, subdominant modulation)
• Rhythm: Introduction to 6/8 meter, rhythmic analysis of syncopated examples
• Dictation: Short rhythm dictation in 6/8 meter
• Reading: Reading short melodies with modulation |
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Week - 3
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Temporary Tonalities and 6/8 Measure Applications
• Theory: What is temporary tonality, how is it defined?
• Dictation: 6/8 and 2/4 transitional rhythms
• Rhythm: Accent locations and characteristic structures in 6/8 measure
• Reading: Analysis of melodies containing temporary tonality |
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Week - 4
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Introduction to Uneven Meters (9/8)
• Theory: Uneven rhythm structures (2+2+2+3 etc.)
• Rhythm: Introduction to 9/8 meter and analysis
• Dictation: Short rhythmic motifs in 9/8 meter
• Reading: Modal melody reading exercises in 9/8 meter |
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Week - 5
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Working with Mixed Meters
• Theory: Meter changes, different time sequences
• Rhythm: Analysis of 5/8, 7/8 examples
• Dictation: Rhythm dictation in mixed meters
• Reading: Reading melodies in mixed meters |
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Week - 6
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Extended Tonality I
• Theory: Expansion of tonality, chromatic transitions
• Melodic analysis: Chromatic motif analysis
• Reading: Vocalization of extensive melodic structures
• Dictation: Melody dictation with modulation |
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Week - 7
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General repetition |
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Week - 8
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Extended Tonality II
• Theory: Character and direction analysis (rise-descent, tension-relief)
• Reading: Tonal width and vocalization of melodies with character
• Dictation: Understanding tonal structures
• Rhythm: Structure analysis in 12/8 meter |
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Week - 9
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Midterm Exam / Application Evaluation
• Melody reading: Modulated melodies
• Rhythm: Interrupted and syncopated rhythm analysis
• Dictation: 6/8 – 2/4 transitional rhythm and melody dictation
• Written exam: Tonality, temporary tone, modulation concepts |
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Week - 10
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Modal Rhythm and Melodies
• Theory: Modal systems and modal effects in rhythm
• Rhythm: Accent places suitable for modal melodies
• Reading: Vocalization of modal melodies
• Dictation: Modal rhythm dictation |
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Week - 11
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Advanced Melody Dictation and Analysis
• Dictation: Melody dictation with multiple modulations
• Analysis: Melody character, direction, structure analysis
• Reading: Melodies with free modulations |
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Week - 12
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Rhythm and Melody Analysis
• Melody: Functional analysis of melodic structures
• Rhythm: Synthetic studies in mixed meters
• Dictation: Simultaneous dictation of rhythm and melody |
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Week - 13
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Preparation for General Evaluation and Performance Application |
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Week - 14
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General Assessment and Performance Practice
• Practice: Individual melody and rhythm performances
• Dictation: Dictation of mixed structures with extended tonality
• Analysis: Total analysis and student presentations |
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