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Week - 1
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Introduction and General Evaluation
• Introduction of the scope of the course
• Determination of the level of students (dictation, solfeggio, rhythm)
• Introduction and analysis of simple 7th chord types (Maj7, min7, dom7)
• Introduction of 7/8 and 5/8 measures and basic rhythm exercises |
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Week - 2
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Applied Solfeggio and Dictation of 7th Chords
• Analysis of 7th chords (functional use)
• Harmonic dictation studies
• Structure of 9/8 and 11/8 measures, sample rhythmic reading studies
• Analysis of complex melodic structures |
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Week - 3
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Diminished and Augmented Chords
• Structure of Dim and Aug chords, their functions in scales
• Examples of modulation and temporary intonation
• Rhythmic dictation: Syncopated structures and rhythmic displacements |
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Week - 4
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Polyrhythmic Studies I
• Introduction to basic polyrhythmic structures such as 3:2, 4:3
• Practical rhythmic exercises (hand clapping, vocal repetition)
• Solfeggio studies: Melodies with different tonal transitions |
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Week - 5
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Advanced Chord Progression Analysis I
• Alternate chords and analysis in II–V–I chains
• Non-functional chord usage (secondary dominants, tritone substitution)
• Dicta: Writing chord progressions |
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Week - 6
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Polyrhythmic Studies II and Mixed Measures
• Polyrhythmic structure in 5/8, 7/8 and 11/8
• Rhythm analysis and dictation applications
• Solfeggio applications in free-measure melodies |
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Week - 7
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Musical Form Analysis I – Simple Forms
• Analysis of structures such as binary, ternary, rondo
• Examples of motivic development in simple form structures
• Rhythmic analysis: Effect of irregular rhythms on form |
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Week - 8
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Midterm Exam and Evaluation
• Written and practical exam
• Solfeggio: 2-part complex melody
• Dictation: Rhythm + Harmonic + Melodic compound dictation |
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Week - 9
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Musical Form Analysis II – Advanced Forms
• Sonata form, theme and variation, fugue structures
• Advanced harmonic analysis (modulation, extension, ornamentation)
• Score reading: Choir or small orchestra examples |
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Week - 10
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Advanced Chord Progression Analysis II
• Quartal harmony, chromatic chord chains
• Analysis with popular music and jazz examples
• Dictation studies: Atonal/free tonal examples |
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Week - 11
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Mixed Solfeggio and Tonality Analysis
• Vocalization of melodies with different tonal centers
• Complex modes (Lydian dominant, Lokrian #6 etc.)
• Correct reading techniques in modulated melodies |
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Week - 12
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Musical Character and Style Analysis
• Examples from Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Contemporary Periods
• Melodic character analysis, expression and dynamic use
• Score analysis studies |
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Week - 13
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Applied Group Studies
• Practice from choir or small ensemble scores
• Dictation studies with polyphonic structures
• Pre-stage rehearsal simulations of complex structures |
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Week - 14
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: Final Performance and Evaluation
• Mixed solfege piece vocalization (direct and transposed)
• Compositional analysis (extracting analysis from given music)
• General evaluation and individual feedback |
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