Fundamental Harmony

Overview

Harmonic series; consonance; modes, scales and triads; tonic and dominant; predominant chords; other common progressions; inessential notes; modulation; texture and harmonic rhythm. These areas will be studied through a variety of styles from the 18th to early 19th centuries, including Bach chorales, German Lied, piano music and string quartet.

Learning Objectives

The working knowledge of the rudiments of music, tonal harmony and analytical vocabulary.

Skills

SUBJECT SPECIFIC SKILLS

Students will develop:
(i) The understanding of the working of tonal harmony.
(ii) The ability to recognise particular procedures in varying contexts.

KEY SKILLS
Students will:

(i) Identify, analyse and solve problems by prioritising tasks, coping with complexity, setting achievable goals and taking action.
(ii) Possess high level transferable key skills such as the ability to work with others in a team, to communicate (both orally and in writing), influence and negotiate.
(iii) Demonstrate confidence and motivation to start and to finish the job, adaptability / flexibility, creativity, initiative, leadership, decision-making, negotiating and the ability to cope with stress.

Assessment

None