For students visiting during semester 2 only. This course introduces students to basic principles in harmony and counterpoint.

10 x 1hr lectures (Mondays at 11, 12, 2 or 3pm); 5x 1hr fortnightly seminars (Fri 9am or 12 noon) as scheduled in MyCampus.

MTQ1 MUSIC2006, MTQ1 MUSIC 1002

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Three equally-weighted exercises in harmony and counterpoint (1-2 pages each) -100%.

This course will provide an opportunity to:

■ Develop awareness of aspects of musical style in a range of historical periods.

■ Explore the principles of counterpoint and harmony giving students experience in the technique of tonal music.

By the end of the course students will be able to:

■ Apply principles of historical style and tonal harmony to a variety of exercises

■ Analyse music using a range of techniques appropriate to the style and period.

■ Formulate musical passages with stylistic acuity according to a variety of classical and other models

■ Engage fluently with conventions of music notation.

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.