At the end of this course, the students; 1) Can harmonize a given bass or soprano line according to functional harmony rules. 2) Can make harmonic analysis of selected examples from the literature.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
To make the student understand the basic structure of tonal system, and realize the figured and unfigured basses, and melodies. Also to give the student the ability to analyze selected examples from the literature.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Explaining the content and requirements of the course. Explaining the concept of secondary dominant.
2nd Week
Explaining the concept of secondary dominant.
3rd Week
Explaining secondary vii chords.
4th Week
Explaining secondary vii chords.
5th Week
Explaining secondary vii chords.
6th Week
MIDTERM
7th Week
Explaining modulations using diatonic common chords.
8th Week
Explaining modulations using diatonic common chords.
9th Week
Explaining the concept of alteration.
10th Week
Explain the difference between modulation and using a tone temporarily.
11th Week
MIDTERM
12th Week
Explaining other modulation techniques (using altare chords as common chords, sequence modulation, modulation with common voice, monophonic modulation, direct modulation). Explaining the subject of the final homework: 1- Applying 3 of the weekly assignments done during the semester to 3 different textures. 2- Analyzing 1 piece chosen by the student from the pieces suggested by the lecturer, selected from the literature.
13th Week
Explaining other modulation techniques (using altare chords as common chords, sequence modulation, modulation with common voice, monophonic modulation, direct modulation). Consultation on final assignments.
14th Week
Explaining other modulation techniques (using altare chords as common chords, sequence modulation, modulation with common voice, monophonic modulation, direct modulation). An overview. Consultation on final assignments.
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Tonal Harmony; Stefan Kotska, Dorothy Payne. Techniques and Materials of Tonal Music; Thomas Benjamin, Michael Horvit, Robert Nelson. Armoni; Nurhan Cangal.