1) Revision of last week
2) Starting points for Production Analysis - The Song, Arrangement and Track
3) Immanent Analysis -Analytical Priorities of the Elements of Music
1) Revision of last week
2) Starting points for Production Analysis - The Song, Arrangement and Track
3) Immanent Analysis -Analytical Priorities of the Elements of Music
This is a example powerpoint slide of what you might see in a 12th grade music theory class. This is an outline/introduction to root position part writing!
The Assignments list contains the details of the course listening as.docxmanningchassidy
The Assignments list contains the details of the course listening assignments. There are
four
separate listening assignments of equal value (10%) and each assignment contains
five
compositions, some of which have
more than one movement
. You are required to listen to the recordings and write approximately
one paragraph
on
each composition
(but
not
each movement). Therefore, you should submit a
five-paragraph
document for
each
assignment through the Canvas assignment page.
Many assignment dropboxes will remain available after their posted due dates. Previously, some dropboxes would
disappear
after a deadline had passed, but now most will be accessible through the end of the term. All student submissions will continue to be date-stamped. Therefore, if you submit an assignment after its published deadline, the tutor-marker will decide whether late penalties will be assessed, based on the grading policies established in your course or by the course supervisor.
In composing your paragraphs, please make sure you:
Describe what you hear and your impressions of the music.
Use the terminology that you have learned in class.
The wrong way:
“It sounds weird.”
The right way:
“It sounds weird because the melody, when there is one, uses very large leaps with short phrases. There is no constant pulse, and the
rhythm
is hard to perceive. Each …”
I am
not
interested in background information that you might find via Google. Do
not
include filler information, such as the composer’s birth and death dates, his/her teachers, etc. However, please
do
include
some
historical perspective
from your notes that are relevant to the work, specifically
how this work may reflect the composer’s style
(or the general style represented by the composer).
Please,
avoid comparisons to subjective experiences
(“It sounds like a chase scene in a movie,” or “It makes me feel like I’m lying in a boat, watching the stars….”).
Your descriptions should be based upon
what you hear, not how it makes you feel!
Also,
avoid a blow-by-blow description of the music
, such as, “It starts with a solo flute, and then the harp comes in with an arpeggio, then the rest of the orchestra comes in. It gets loud, and then quieter, and then the flute plays another solo....” Instead, try to
sum up what you hear
. For example:
“There are solo passages, often in the flute, which alternate with full orchestra. Sometimes the orchestra echoes the solo, other times it seems to answer it with different material....”
Again, try to
generalize
about what you hear, and about the composer’s style. Below are some general descriptions you should consider (
don’t try to describe all of them!):
Texture
Monophonic? Polyphonic? Homophonic? Is the texture consistent, or does it change often?
Timbre
Which instruments are playing? Are they playing in unusual ways? Is the combination of instruments unusual?
Melody
Length of phrases, type of motion, step vs. leaps, e ...
This is a example powerpoint slide of what you might see in a 12th grade music theory class. This is an outline/introduction to root position part writing!
The Assignments list contains the details of the course listening as.docxmanningchassidy
The Assignments list contains the details of the course listening assignments. There are
four
separate listening assignments of equal value (10%) and each assignment contains
five
compositions, some of which have
more than one movement
. You are required to listen to the recordings and write approximately
one paragraph
on
each composition
(but
not
each movement). Therefore, you should submit a
five-paragraph
document for
each
assignment through the Canvas assignment page.
Many assignment dropboxes will remain available after their posted due dates. Previously, some dropboxes would
disappear
after a deadline had passed, but now most will be accessible through the end of the term. All student submissions will continue to be date-stamped. Therefore, if you submit an assignment after its published deadline, the tutor-marker will decide whether late penalties will be assessed, based on the grading policies established in your course or by the course supervisor.
In composing your paragraphs, please make sure you:
Describe what you hear and your impressions of the music.
Use the terminology that you have learned in class.
The wrong way:
“It sounds weird.”
The right way:
“It sounds weird because the melody, when there is one, uses very large leaps with short phrases. There is no constant pulse, and the
rhythm
is hard to perceive. Each …”
I am
not
interested in background information that you might find via Google. Do
not
include filler information, such as the composer’s birth and death dates, his/her teachers, etc. However, please
do
include
some
historical perspective
from your notes that are relevant to the work, specifically
how this work may reflect the composer’s style
(or the general style represented by the composer).
Please,
avoid comparisons to subjective experiences
(“It sounds like a chase scene in a movie,” or “It makes me feel like I’m lying in a boat, watching the stars….”).
Your descriptions should be based upon
what you hear, not how it makes you feel!
Also,
avoid a blow-by-blow description of the music
, such as, “It starts with a solo flute, and then the harp comes in with an arpeggio, then the rest of the orchestra comes in. It gets loud, and then quieter, and then the flute plays another solo....” Instead, try to
sum up what you hear
. For example:
“There are solo passages, often in the flute, which alternate with full orchestra. Sometimes the orchestra echoes the solo, other times it seems to answer it with different material....”
Again, try to
generalize
about what you hear, and about the composer’s style. Below are some general descriptions you should consider (
don’t try to describe all of them!):
Texture
Monophonic? Polyphonic? Homophonic? Is the texture consistent, or does it change often?
Timbre
Which instruments are playing? Are they playing in unusual ways? Is the combination of instruments unusual?
Melody
Length of phrases, type of motion, step vs. leaps, e ...
Discourse TermsText The actual message being analyzed. Lyric.docxlynettearnold46882
Discourse Terms:
Text: The actual message being analyzed. Lyrics, the music, possibly a video
Context: Who, what, when, where, why, how, ???
Subtext: The actual message being conveyed
Intertextuality: References to other texts
A couple is on a road trip. They have been driving several hours. The wife asks her husband, “Do you want to stop for dinner soon?” He says, “Nah” and keeps driving. She gets angry.
Text: “Do you want to stop for dinner soon?” “Nah.”
Context: Road trip, married heterosexual couple, been in the car a long time
Subtext: I want to stop for dinner, you jerk!
Intertextuality: Every time we go on a road trip, you become a jerk who forgets about my needs!
Speech Acts: Sometimes uttering words accomplishes something beyond the actual words. Think of promises, wedding vows, threats, blessing, testifying under oath. Sometimes they have restrictions of who can use them or in which circumstances.
I promise to clean the house before you get home.
Kayla said she’s going to kick his butt in the parking lot after class.
I do.
Rhetorical Terms:
Aristotle’s rhetorical triangle: All threecomponents of the triangle are always present, but we emphasize the one(s) most appropriate for our topic and audience.
Ethos: ethics. Associated with the author, establishing credibility
Pathos: empathize, sympathize, pathetic. Associated with the audience, connecting to them emotionally.
Logos: log, blog, logic. The text itself, but remember that text is not necessarily just words, but also instruments, musical production, possibly a video, etc.
Kairos: Time and place. Not formally part of the triangle, but also an Aristotelian concept. Connects closely to the discourse concept Context.
Exigence: Rhetoric-ese for urgency, a need for immediate action
Poetic Terms:
End rhyme
Internal rhyme
Slant rhyme/near rhyme
Alliteration: Repetition of consonant sounds
Assonance: Repetition of vowel sounds
Rhythm:
Meter:
Flow:
Speed:
Iambic: Every other beat is stressed
Imagery: Using words to create a picture
Metaphor: Discussing one thing in terms of another thing.
Simile: A metaphor that uses ‘like’ or ‘as’
Allusion: very similar to intertextuality
I. Intro: Catch our attention. Maybe a line from the lyrics? If you want to include a personal connection, do so in the intro and/or conclusion.
II. Background (depends on your topic). You may need a paragraph on the genre (rap, second-wave ska, folk, etc) and one paragraph on the artist/band.
III. Brief summary of lyrics, major imagery/metaphors used
IV. Ethos/pathos/logos (and kairos?)
V. Text/context/subtext/intertextuality
VI. Poetics (rhyme, alliteration, word play, code-mixing, etc)
VII. Wrap up (maybe get personal)
Rhetorical Analysis (Project 2)
Select a song of any musical genre, but it must be written and performed by a native English speaker of some dialect (discuss exceptions with me individually before you start writing). Analyze the lyrics for text, context, subtext, and int.
Writing A Concert Report Instructors in introductory music cours.docxambersalomon88660
Writing A Concert Report
Instructors in introductory music courses often require students to write one or more concert reports during a semester. Here are some guidelines for the preparation of such an assignment: first, a few suggestions on working with your own notes; second, points to consider for the content of your report; third, some information about usages or conventions in writing about music; and finally, an example of a concert report.
Transforming Your Notes into a Report
You should plan to expand your notes into a complete report very soon after the concert--the same evening or during the next day or so.
It is often helpful to begin with an outline and then to write a rough draft. (If your instructor hands out a printed form for concert reports, that will serve as the outline.) Next, polish and edit your draft to produce the final version. Remember to check your grammar and the spellings of names (especially foreign names) and musical terms.
Below are recommendations for the actual content of your report--what to write. Following that, there is a section on vocabulary and usages, or conventions, involved in referring to musical works--that is, how to write about music.
What to Write: The Content of a Report
The Concert as a Whole You should begin your report with a brief description of the concert attended, including the name and type of the performing group or soloists, the place, the date and time, and the music you heard.
You will also want to note whether the performers were attempting a historically "authentic" program. For example, in music by Johann Sebastian Bach, was a harpsichord (rather than a piano) used? For a symphony by Haydn or Mozart, was the size of the orchestra reduced? Did the performers use old instruments, or reconstructions of old instruments?
Then, you may want to describe your general reaction to the concert. Did you enjoy it? Did this event make you feel like going to other concerts in the near future?
Following this introduction, the paper might focus on the pieces you enjoyed most and your reaction to the performances.
Individual Compositions In discussing individual compositions, you will probably want to cover some of the following points:
· Musical styles. How did the composition correspond to what you have learned about the stylistic period in which it was composed--baroque, classical, etc.? Your appreciation of a work is often enhanced when you recognize its musical style.
· Musical genres and forms. What was the genre of the piece--symphony, concerto, tone poem, string quartet, étude, etc.? What musical forms were employed--theme and variations, sonata form, ABA, etc.? If you are reporting on an opera, you might note arias, recitatives, ensembles, choruses, etc.
· Program music. Was the composition program music--that is, was it inspired by a text, story, or place? If so, how did the music reflect the program?
· Emotions, images, and ideas. Did the composition evoke in you speci.
This presentation showcases the PRACTICAL MECHANISM to extract the SEMANTIC and SYNTACTIC implication that a poem in particular and English literary works, in general, can offer.
Follow the STEP-AFTER-STEP method to attempt the critical appreciation of a poem
This is an updated presentation of a lecture I give on Frank Zappa, as an example of how a musician can be used as a case study for musical research. After exploring some methodological themes, it uses 'Frank Zappa and Gesture' as an indicative example.
Paul carr listening paper to be read at conferencePaul Carr
Here is a paper I read at aCardiff University IASPM conference regarding the creative activities that took place in The James Taylor Quartet when I was a member. It is only in draft format - but is a development of an earlier paper I posted a while back. I will also post the associated Powerpoint slides too.
Powerpoint slides paul carr iaspm conferencePaul Carr
Here are the powerpoint slides of a paper I read at a Cardiff University IASPM conference this year regarding the creative activities that took place in The James Taylor Quartet when I was a member. It is only in draft format - but is a development of an earlier paper I posted a while back. I will also post the associated Powerpoint slides too.
Here is the powerpoint presentation that I have been using for the Welsh Music Foundation forums. This is work in progress, but it provides a snapshot of some of the topics being discussed.
How to Create Map Views in the Odoo 17 ERPCeline George
The map views are useful for providing a geographical representation of data. They allow users to visualize and analyze the data in a more intuitive manner.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
Instructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptxJheel Barad
This presentation provides a briefing on how to upload submissions and documents in Google Classroom. It was prepared as part of an orientation for new Sainik School in-service teacher trainees. As a training officer, my goal is to ensure that you are comfortable and proficient with this essential tool for managing assignments and fostering student engagement.
Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
The Indian economy is classified into different sectors to simplify the analysis and understanding of economic activities. For Class 10, it's essential to grasp the sectors of the Indian economy, understand their characteristics, and recognize their importance. This guide will provide detailed notes on the Sectors of the Indian Economy Class 10, using specific long-tail keywords to enhance comprehension.
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The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
Digital Tools and AI for Teaching Learning and Research
Session 3‘the elements of music’
1.
2. When Can They Take Place?
I will consider and place groups on Blackboard
Next week/Reading Week
3. In groups organized by the module leader,
organize and present a 10 minute presentation
that provides a case study of the potential
‘meaning’ of a selected piece of music. Using
the techniques discussed in class and your own
research, you will be expected to provide a
range of perspectives to your chosen piece.
4. Please note that this is a group task, so the
given grade will be identical for all members
unless it is apparent that someone is not
pulling their weight. As with other group
grades, it is therefore essential that everyone
plays their part in both the research and
presentation.
5. Note: Please ensure that your presentation
does not exceed the given time limits (10
Minutes), as this may incur a grading penalty.
All groups MUST hand in a single printed
copy of the powerpoint presentation directly to
the module leader.
I will post groups up this week to discuss your
topic etc – can I suggest you meet asap!
6. Elements of Music
Song – Arrangement – Track
Stan Hawkins Article
7.
8. The vast majority of popular music has a specific
structure.
Common terminologies we use in popular music
include Introduction, Verse, Chorus, and Middle
Section/Bridge.
Most popular music consists of 2 or 4 bar phrases, so
the sections are often divided into 4, 8 or 16 bars.
For Example:
9.
10. Country Joe and the Fish – ‘Flying High’
What ‘exceptions’ does this offer is in terms of
musical meaning?
14. Sections usually contrast with one another melodically to
sustain interest, but also harmonically, texturally, lyrically,
dynamically and rhythmically (or any other ‘element’
potentially).
Listen to examples below, how do the above factors change?
Rigor Ros - Fljótavík Snow Patrol –
Chasing Cars
Melodically Melodically
Harmonically Harmonically
Texturally Texturally
Lyrically Lyrically
Dynamically Dynamically
Rhythmically Rhythmically
15. “Jail House Rock” Elvis Presley (Stop Time)
“The Pretender” Foo Fighters
16.
17.
18. Look for changes of harmony between sections.
Although most use different harmonies between verse
and chorus, others use the same. For example:
“Stand By Me” Ben E King
“CandyLion” Gruff Rhys
22. “Sloop John B”:The Beach Boys
Note how this consists of only one section, so
variety of texture is vital)
23.
24. Listen closely for the relationships between instruments in terms
of:
Frequency (High – Low)
Depth/Distance (amount of ambience)
Stereo Spectrum (Left – Right). Does it change? Do these changes
help evoke the mood of the music?
General Volume
Is there any double tracking?
Use of effects) (compression, delay, chorus, etc)
Use of EQ?
Is the texture homophonic or Polyphonic?
How does the texture relate to the lyrics and the emotion of the
piece (Texture can be ‘physical’ and ‘rhetorical’)?
How do the individual parts relate to the whole mix?
28. Specific sounds can immediately inform the
listener of who an artist is, and or what a style
or tradition is.
For example:
Phil Spector (Production): ‘Da Do Run Run’
Jimi Hendrix (Guitar): ‘Machine Gun’
29.
30.
31. Try and examine the nature of the individual
sound.
For example with distortion:
What type of distortion is it?
How is it manufactured?
How does this relate to the style and
authenticity of the artist?
32.
33. “That’s All Right” Elvis Presley
Consider the earlier Hendrix Example
34. They can can also allude to other styles (what
Tagg calls a ‘Genre Synecdoche’)
For example what is the impact of:
Distorted Guitar in Jazz
Violin in Rock
Harpsichord in Rock (The Beatles)
Electric instruments in Jazz or Folk
35. ‘Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds’: The Beatles
‘Burnished’: White Denim
36.
37.
38. As well a metre being used diachronically, it
can also be used synchronically. Example:
“Kashmir” Led Zeppelin
“All I Need” Radiohead
39.
40.
41. Introduction: content usually used somewhere else in the song. Not
always incorporated, but always introduces the song.
Verse: Recurrent harmonic pattern, but different text and texture etc.
Usually occurs after the introduction, but sometimes chorus can occur
before it (Example “I Shot the Sheriff”, “Rock and Roll Music”)
Chorus: Usually a recurrent harmonic and lyrical pattern.
Refrain: Not a distinct section, but part of a verse or chorus.
Can end or start a section. Consists of a repeated subsection, often with
same lyrics. For Example:
“I Saw Her Standing There”: The Beatles (After Verse)
God Only Knows: The Beach Boys: (note how refrain repeats at end)
I “Want To Hold Your Hand”: The Beatles (After Verse)
Bridge: Connects two other sections.
Normally occurs once, if twice, usually has same text.
Sometimes called the ‘Middle 8’.
Bridges can be instrumental: “Nights in White Satin”
Outro: Content usually derives from elsewhere in the song. Always ends
song.
42. Place at least 4 examples of the following info
on my blog
Examples of pieces with unusual bar numbers
in sections
Examples of how rhythm delineates form
Examples of verse and chorus with same
chords
Examples of artist specific sounds
43. Examples of texture/instrumentation delineating
form
Examples of how metre delineates form.
Examples of how sounds allude toward change of
style
Examples of how sounds indicate a place or time.
Examples of textures that outline the lyrics and or
Title
With all of these questions you need to also ask
‘how’?
44. Read Post Graduate Analysis on Korn (On
Blackboard)