MODAL SOLFEGE II

KSD306

Course Code: KSD306
Semester: -
Theory+Practice: 2 + 0
ECTS: 5

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Bachelor's Degree

Year of Study

Semester

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Explains the fundamental characteristics of modal music systems.
Distinguishes the church modes and their characteristic features.
Performs sight-singing in different modes with accurate intonation.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Description

Introduction to the concept of modal music and the historical development of modal systems. Study of the church modes (Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, and Locrian) and other modal structures. Construction of modal scales, characteristic tones, and cadential patterns. Monophonic and polyphonic modal sight-singing practices, rhythmic reading, ear training, melodic dictation, and sight-reading exercises. Analysis of modal melodies and performance of selected works from different historical periods.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Introduction to Modal Music and the Historical Development of Modal Systems
2^nd Week	Church Modes: Ionian and Dorian
3^rd Week	Phrygian and Lydian Modes
4^th Week	Mixolydian, Aeolian, and Locrian Modes
5^th Week	Construction of Modal Scales and Their Characteristic Tones
6^th Week	Modal Rhythm and Intonation Studies
7^th Week	Modal Sight-Singing Practice I
8^th Week	Modal Sight-Singing Practice II
9^th Week	Modal Sight-Reading Exercises
10^th Week	Modal Dictation and Ear Training
11^th Week	Analysis of Modal Works from Different Historical Periods
12^th Week	Monophonic and Polyphonic Modal Reading Exercises
13^th Week	Advanced Modal Sight-Singing Practice
14^th Week	General Review, Performance Assessment, and Final Practical Applications

Recommended or Required Reading

Berkowitz, Sol. A New Approach to Sight Singing.
Ottman, Robert W. & Rogers, Nancy. Music for Sight Singing.
Benward, Bruce & Kolosick, Timothy. Ear Training: A Technique for Listening.
Karpinski, Gary S. Manual for Ear Training and Sight Singing.
Hindemith, Paul. Elementary Training for Musicians.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture

Assessment Methods and Criteria

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam	1	2	2
Preparation for Quiz	8	1	8
Individual or group work	4	15	60
Preparation for Final exam	32	1	32
Course hours	2	15	30
Preparation for Midterm exam	16	1	16
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	2	2
Homework
Total Work Load			150
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			5
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3
K1
K2	X
K3
K4
K5
K6
K7
K8
K9
K10
K11
K12
K13