Information Package

Program of Composition and Music Theory

KSD309

APPLIED HARMONY I

Course Code
KSD309
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. understand the harmonic structure of works selected from the literature.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe harmonic structures of the works from literature.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to Classical
2nd Week Chords in major and minor tonalities. Principles for chord progressions between chords which have common tones.
3rd Week Choral and piano textures. Open and close positioning.
4th Week Basic functions. Realization of a given bass.
5th Week Principles of chord progression between chords without a common tone. plagal and authentic cadences. Performing cadences.
6th Week Non-chord tones. Realization of a given bass. Analysis.
7th Week Substitute chords. Realization of a given bass. Analysis.
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week First inversion chords. Realization of a given bass. Analysis.
10th Week Second inversion chords. Realization of a given bass (figured/unfigured) and melody.. Analysis. Ear training and performing tasks.
11th Week Dominant seventh chord. Realization of a given bass (figured/unfigured) and melody.. Analysis.
12th Week Dominant seventh chord without root. Realization of a given bass (figured/unfigured) and melody.. Analysis. Ear training and performing tasks.
13th Week Dominant ninth chord.
14th Week Dominant seventh chord in first inversion.
Recommended or Required ReadingArmoni, Nurhan Cangal.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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