ET 332 HARMONIC EAR TRAINING 2
Instructor:
____________________________________________
Mailbox: __________ Phone: _________
Office: ___________ Office
hours: ___________
Course Chair: Steve Prosser
Course Description: Continuation of ET 331 Harmonic Ear
Training 1. [Identification of
chord progressions. Root motion,
guide tone resolution, melody/harmony relationships. Acquisition of harmonic dictation skills.]
Course Objective: Through progressive exercises, the
student will develop techniques, which will facilitate the aural recognition of
harmonies and harmonic progressions, and upon satisfactory completion of this
course will be able to accurately notate chord progressions of intermediate to
advanced difficulty. In at least
every other class a series of individual chords are played for
recognition. Chord quality must be
identified and there is special emphasis on chords with tensions. Melodic dictation is also included with
the intent on recognition of chord tones and melodic tensions.
Required Textbook: None.
Homework, Projects,
Out-of-class Preparation:
Listening assignments and quizzes will be given at the discretion of the
instructor. A midterm and a final
exam are also required. In order
to maintain satisfactory standing in this class, approximately two hours per
week of out-of-class preparation are recommended.
Midterms: March 8-12
Final Exam Date: May 3-7
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Grading Criteria:
A (90-100) Superior,
Exceptional; control of course material enables excellent production.
B (80-89) Good
grasp of material enables above-average production.
C (70-79) Average;
assimilation of material enables acceptable production.
D (60-69) Below
Average; exposure to material enables poor, but passable production.
F (below 60) Not
Passing; assimilation of material insufficient to demonstrate acceptable
productive capacity.
Final Grade Determination: Your final grade will be determined by
considering the following components at the indicated weights:
25% Attendance and class participation/attitude
25% Quizzes
25% Midterm exam
25% Final exam
Attendance Policy: If your fourth unexcused absence occurs
before the "W" deadline (see below), the instructor may withdraw you
from the course. If your fourth
absence occurs after this deadline, a course grade of F may result. Withdrawal is not automatic. It is ultimately your responsibility to
initiate withdrawal proceedings prior to the "W" deadline. In case of doubt, ask the instructor or
the Counseling Center.
Deadline for Course
Withdrawal: 5:00 pm Friday,
March 26, 2004. Neither the
instructor nor the student may initiate a "W" after that date.
ET 332 HARMONIC EAR TRAINING 2
Topical Course Outline
1. Extensive
Review of Harmonic Ear Training 1.
2. Use
of inversions - various keys - increased difficulty.
3. Use
of inversions - various keys- increased difficulty.
4. Minor
key progressions. Emphasis on
traditional melodic minor and real minor progressions. Various keys.
5. Minor
keys continued - use of harmonic minor -
various keys.
6. Use
of natural minor.
7. Progressions
from all three basic scales. Use
of cliche lines - various keys.
8. Midterm
Exam (Inversions and Minor keys)
9. Introduction
of modal scales. Use of dorian, phrygian, lydian, mixolydian, aeolian, and some
locrian. Start with dorian
progressions, various keys.
10. Phrygian modal progressions
(also use of Spanish phrygian).
11. Use of lydian - various keys.
12. Use of mixolydian and aeolian
progressions - various keys.
13. Modulations (pivot chord and
direct, various closely related keys I-IV; I-V, Relative major to relative
minor, etc.)
14. Modulations - more distantly
related keys (F to D, Eb to A, etc.) using direct pivot or transitional
modulations. Use of longer
progressions, 8 or more bars, various different time signatures, etc.
15. Extensive review.
16. Final exam.