Course detail

Music Theory 2

FEKT-BPC-HT2Acad. year: 2023/2024

Basics of harmony, style and musical directions.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Entry knowledge

The knowledge of basic concepts of musical acoustics, tempo, expression and dynamic signs, and musical instruments tuning is required.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Evaluation of study results follows Rules for Studies and Examinations of BUT and Dean's Regulation to the Rules for Studies and Examinations of BUT. Up to 100 points is given for the final test examination and it is necessary to get at least 50 points for its successful completion. The exam is aimed at knowledge of music theory according to syllabus of subjects Music Theory 1 and 2.
To obtain the credit it is necessary to complete at least 10 exercises during semester. Other forms of the checked instructions are specified by a regulation issued by the guarantee of the course and updated for every academic year.

Aims

The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the basic concepts of music theory needed for further study in the field.
Students are able to:
- Combine the basic harmonic functions,
- Combine distinctive connections in the minor,
- Create a cadence,
- Elaborate chord,
- Create modulation,
- Create a harmonious basis for soprano melody,
- Characterize the basic style epochs and musical directions.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Zenkl, L.: ABC hudebních forem
Kofroň, J,:: Učebnice harmonie

Recommended reading

Šín, O. : Všeobecná nauka o hudbě. Praha 1949 (CS)
Pícha, F. : Všeobecná hudební nauka. Praha, SHV 1961 (CS)
Kohoutek, C. : Novodobé skladebné směry v hudbě. Praha, SHV 1965 (CS)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme BPC-AUD Bachelor's

    specialization AUDB-ZVUK , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    specialization AUDB-TECH , 3. year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

1.Basic rules of harmony
2.Combining basic chords and inversions
3.Chord progressions 1
4.Basic rules for harmonizing melodies
5.Chord progressions 2
6.Combining seven chords
7.Types of modulations
8.Chord progressions 3
9.Extra dominant chords
10.Twelve-bar blues
11.Jazz harmony
12.Analyses of selected pieces 1
13.Analyses of selected pieces 2 

Fundamentals seminar

13 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

1.Basic rules of harmony
2.Combining basic chords and inversions
3.Chord progressions 1
4.Basic rules for harmonizing melodies
5.Chord progressions 2
6.Combining seven chords
7.Types of modulations
8.Chord progressions 3
9.Extra dominant chords
10.Twelve-bar blues
11.Jazz harmony
12.Analyses of selected pieces 1
13.Analyses of selected pieces 2