2023

Ear Training IV

Name: Ear Training IV
Code: MUS13000L
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

- Develop a better understanding of musical structures through aural training;
- Incorporate theoretical knowledge into the hearing process;
- Develop proficiency in aural skills and dictation.

Upon completion of this course, students should be able:

– To identify aurally different types of seventh, ninth and altered chords by quality and inversion;
– To identify aurally chord progressions and modulations;
– To show proficiency in transcribing onto paper four-part dictation exercises.
– To show proficiency in performing tonal and non-tonal melodies.

Contents

– Harmonic progressions using seventh, ninth and altered chords;
– Four-part dictation exercises in a variety of musical styles;
– Two-part rhythmic dictations;
– Tonal and non-tonal melodic exercises.

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:
- Weekly assignments (50%)
- Written examination of two hours’ duration (50%)

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

Assessment

Continuous Assessment:

- Attendance (15%)
- Weekly assignments (35%)
- Written examination of two hours’ duration (50%)

Teaching Staff

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