| Title: | Acoustic Guitar Accompaniment1 |
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| Long Title: | Acoustic Guitar Accompaniment1 |
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| Field of Study: |
Music & Performing Arts
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| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2022/23 ( September 2022 ) |
| Module Coordinator: |
Deirdre Collins |
| Module Author: |
Jonathan Scott |
| Module Description: |
This skill centred module enables beginner guitar students to develop their fundamental, technical, rhythmic and stylistic performance skills through the study of guitar accompaniment. Students develop their ability to learn independently and critically analyse relevant repertory. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
Display consolidated fundamental instrumental skills through melodic, rhythmic and arpeggiated chordal playing. |
| LO2 |
Perform a stylistically authentic programme of song accompaniment |
| LO3 |
Apply fundamental technical skills to play a straightforward melody and chord sequence reading from a notated chord/lead sheet |
| LO4 |
Demonstrate musical sensitivity and awareness through the ability to interact with other musicians |
| LO5 |
Inform performances through critical analysis of relevant stylistic recordings |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list. |
| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| No requirements listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Technique
Core technique will be developed and consolidated through the study of:
1. Correct posture and holding of the instrument.
2. Correct hand positions.
3. Right hand plectrum technique, rhythmic and fingerpicking
patterns.
4. Left hand legato technique.
5. First position chords: major, minor, dominant, diminished, and
augmented.
6. Scales and arpeggios appropriate to the studied repertoire.
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Etudes
Study of a broad range of material addressing technical and stylistic challenges.
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Group Lessons
Development of ensemble skills, with an emphasis on vocal accompaniment.
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Reading
Study of stylistically appropriate notated charts. These will combine music notation and chord symbols.
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Scales and arpeggios
Study of basic scales and arpeggios.
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Repertory Engagement
Analysis of relevant repertory. This will range from early 20th century folk song to contemporary popular song styles.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 100.00% |
| Course Work |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Continuous assessment of the individual learner within a group setting focusing on participation and weekly development of performance ability |
1,2,3,4,5 |
40.0 |
Every Week |
| Performance Evaluation |
Presentation of technical studies, repertory performance, sight reading ability, scales and arpeggios |
1,2,3,4,5 |
60.0 |
Sem End |
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Tutorial |
Instrument specific group lesson |
0.5 |
Every Week |
0.50 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Individual instrumental practice |
6.5 |
Every Week |
6.50 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
0.50 |
| This module has no Part Time workload. |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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- Arnie Berle 1993, Beginning Fingerstyle Blues Guitar, Music Sales Ltd USA [ISBN: 9780825625565]
- Greg Horne 2014, Complete Acoustic Guitar Method, 2nd Ed., Alfred Publishing USA [ISBN: 9781470617790]
- Mr Simon Pratt 2020, Beginner Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar, 2020 Ed., www.fundamental-changes.com (6 Feb. 2020) U.K. [ISBN: 1789331781]
- Various, First 50 Songs You Should Play On Acoustic Guitar, Hal Leonard [ISBN: 1480398128]
- various 2022, 100 Most Popular Songs for Fingerpicking Guitar, Hal Leonard (30 Jun. 2022) [ISBN: 1540027546]
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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- Paul Simon 2000, Simon and Garfunkel Chord Songbook, Music Sales Ltd USA [ISBN: 10:0711985790]
- Hal Leonard 2019, Bob Dylan Complete Guitar Chords/ Lyrics, Hal Leonard USA [ISBN: 10-1540051560]
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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- DVD: John Miller/ Stefan Grossman 2002, The Guitar of Mississippi John Hurt, Stefan Grossman's Guitar Workshop, USA
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