2023

Ear Training I

Name: Ear Training I
Code: MUS12997L
3 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/78 hours
Scientific Area: Music

Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese, English
Regime de Frequência: Presencial

Sustainable Development Goals

Learning Goals

Recognise all the intervals within an octave;
Recognise and perform melodies that feature simple intervals;
Recognise and identify modulations and tonicisations to relative and closely related keys;
Recognise triads (three note chords) in root position and inversions;
Perform (execute) rhythms that feature demisemiquavers and hemidemisemiquavers.

Contents

- Melodic dictation with modulation to a closely related key;
- Three-voice chord dictation with inversions in closed position;
- Two-part melodic dictation with modulation;
- Rhythmic dictation that feature semiquavers and demisemiquavers;
- Twelve-tone melodic dictation.

Teaching Methods

In the classroom:
- Lectures: introducing topics and key concepts.
- Practical exercises: working together with students on selected examples.

Teaching aids: video-projector, computer-based presentations, digital piano.

Assessment:
Students can choose between:

- Continuous Assessment:
Written examination (50%)
Oral examination (45%)
Participation (5%)

- Final exam
Written examination of two hours’ duration (100%)

Teaching Staff