EDF1124

Music Fundamentals

Dr Ros Smith

6 points.- 2 hours per week - Second Semester - Peninsula.

Objectives Upon successful completion of this subject, students should have developed their understanding of fundamental musical concepts and terminology; applied basic music concepts in the performance of a variety of musical styles and media; developed fluency in the reading of basic music notation; developed competence in the basic performance techniques of classroom instruments; participated in the performance of simple music, demonstrating musical accuracy and the ability to coordinate with a group of performers.

Synopsis This subject is designed as a core offering to enable students to develop the fundamental understandings, theoretical concepts and practical skills necessary for the teaching of primary music through a program of participation in music performance and a range of theoretical problems and exercises. Students will develop an understanding of rhythm, melody, dynamics, tone colour, harmony and music notation through practical activities which may include classroom percussion instruments, guitar, recorder and vocal or choral performance.

Assessment Folio of music exercises: 30%; class test 30%; practical test 40%.

Recommended text

Winslow RW & Fallin L Music Skills for the Classroom Teacher 8^th edn Dubuque W C Brown Publishers, 1992

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