Courses / Module

On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:

• analyse tonal music including modulation and ornamentation
• construct cadences in SATB format
• perform a short recital at post-Grade 6 standard(only applicable to students taking the first-study instrument/voice strand)
• perform technical studies, scales, and arpeggios as relevant to their instrument/voice of at least Grade 7 standard (only applicable to students taking the first-study instrument/voice strand)
• demonstrate basic techniques in harmonisation, transposition , and improvisation at the keyboard (only applicable to students taking the group piano lessons strand).
• adopt a self-critical approach towards their own performance

• 12 lecture hours, approved ensemble membership as designated by Department, individual first study or group piano lessons

Delivery methods	Hours
Lectures	12
Labs / Practicals	8
Tutorials	12
Planned learning activities	12
Independent student activities	150
Total	194

• Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded
• Other detail(s): Practical examination or piano labwork

Assessment type	Weighting	Duration
Continuous Assessment	33%
University scheduled written examination	20%	120 minutes
Other	47%
Total	100%	120 minutes

• Pass standard: 40%
• Penalties: Non-attendance without approved mitigating circumstances will result in a proportionate deduction from the overall module mark. See the Undergraduate Handbook of the Department of Music for further details.

• Are Supplemental registrations permitted? Yes
• Continuous assessment marks are carried forward to the autumn. The Group Piano Tuition Test cannot be repeated during the Supplemental Examination Period in August, except under very exceptional circumstances, with the written approval of the Head of Department.
• University scheduled written examination (Autumn): 120 minutes
• Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment registration permitted? Yes
• Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment capped? No

• To qualify for First Study individual lessons: successful audition (week 1 semester 1) demonstrating Grade 6 standard in approved instrument/voice

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