Information Package

Program of Composition and Music Theory

KOZ304

HARMONY IV

Course Code
KOZ304
Semester
Sixth Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
3
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study3
SemesterSixth Term (Spring)
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Can harmonize a given bass or soprano line according to functional harmony rules.
  2. Can make harmonic analysis of selected examples from the literature.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionTo comprehend the functional structure of the tonal system. To be able to create a melody with functional chord progression on a given bass line, or to create a bass line with functional chord progression under a given melody line. To run them in various textures as well as the choral writing technique. To gain the ability to analyze relevant examples from the literature.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to the course
2nd Week Borrowed chords in minor and major tonalities. Realization of basses and melodies. Exercises on applying different textures on the same harmonic concept. Analysis of selected works from the literature.
3rd Week Borrowed chords in minor and major tonalities. Realization of basses and melodies. Exercises on applying different textures on the same harmonic concept. Analysis of selected works from the literature.
4th Week Neapolitan chords in minor and major tonalities. Realization of basses and melodies. Exercises on applying different textures on the same harmonic concept. Analysis of selected works from the literature.
5th Week Neapolitan chords in minor and major tonalities. Realization of basses and melodies. Exercises on applying different textures on the same harmonic concept. Analysis of selected works from the literature.
6th Week Mid-term exam.
7th Week Augmented sixth chords. Realization of basses and melodies. Exercises on applying different textures on the same harmonic concept. Analysis of selected works from the literature.
8th Week Augmented sixth chords. Realization of basses and melodies. Exercises on applying different textures on the same harmonic concept. Analysis of selected works from the literature.
9th Week Augmented sixth chords. Realization of basses and melodies. Exercises on applying different textures on the same harmonic concept. Analysis of selected works from the literature.
10th Week Augmented sixth chords. Realization of basses and melodies. Exercises on applying different textures on the same harmonic concept. Analysis of selected works from the literature.
11th Week Mid-term exam.
12th Week Enharmonic spellings and enharmonic modulation. Realization of basses and melodies. Exercises on applying different textures on the same harmonic concept. Analysis of selected works from the literature. Determination of the final projects:
13th Week Enharmonic spellings and enharmonic modulation. Realization of basses and melodies. Exercises on applying different textures on the same harmonic concept. Analysis of selected works from the literature.
14th Week Enharmonic spellings and enharmonic modulation. Realization of basses and melodies. Exercises on applying different textures on the same harmonic concept. Analysis of selected works from the literature.
Recommended or Required ReadingTonal Harmony; Stefan Kotska, Dorothy Payne. Techniques and Materials of Tonal Music; Thomas Benjamin, Michael Horvit, Robert Nelson. Armoni; Nurhan Cangal.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Practice
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 2 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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