This practical course develops your listening skills through sight-singing and aural dictation. Learn how to accurately notate rhythm and melody by ear, and gain a deeper understanding of the building blocks of music.
Courses
Aural Training and Musicianship 1B
When & Where
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8 January 2025 - 26 March 2025 ( 16.5 hours, 11 weeks )
- Afternoon, Wednesday
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View course timetable
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Waterloo Centre
Quick Facts
- Availability Yes
- Tutor Selena Kay
- Course Code W24CCLB07B
- Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course
What you will learn
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Develop aural recognition of scale degrees in major and minor scales
- Sight-sing with greater confidence
- Understand of the structure of modal scales
- Develop knowledge and aural recognition of intervals
- Memorising and write down simple melodies and rhythms
Cost
Full fee
£155
Concession fee
£115
Class format and activities
Lots of practical exercises involving listening, singing, clapping and writing down what you hear.
Entry requirements
Enthusiasm to develop your aural skills, ability to pitch notes with your voice, and some previous experience of relative solfa (moveable 'do') or a good knowledge of music theory would be beneficial as this course follows on from term 1.
What you need to know before you enrol
You will need to complete homework on a weekly basis. Achievement on your course will be measured by whether you meet the following learning outcomes. At the start of the course you will have an opportunity to discuss these with your tutor and set your own personal targets, linked to the learning outcomes and future goals. Excellent attendance and punctuality is required from all students. This course requires study/completion of activities outside of class time.
What you need
Manuscript paper and a pencil.
What you can do next
You can continue on Aural Training and Musicianship 1C in the summer term. This course supports and develops musicianship skills so is helpful for any kind of further music study and also to support current music study.
