MUSM1258 Introduction to Vibraphone
First Year Course
| Offered By | School of Music |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Music |
| Offered in | MUSM1258 will not be offered in 2011 |
| Unit Value | 3 units |
| Course Description |
This elective is designed to give percussionists and drummers a basic understanding of Vibraphone styles, techniques, and pedagogy. Instruction will be given in a group class format and will incorporate two and four mallet grips, pedaling and dampening, chord voicing, introduction to chord scale relationships, and analysis of historic styles and techniques. Pedagogical theories and styles will be examined. Students will perform one solo transcription and a variety of etudes which reinforce the materials studied. |
| Learning Outcomes |
By the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. Analyze and internalize historical and current trends in Jazz and Classical Vibraphone literature and performance. 2. Use specific musical examples to explain key concepts, themes and theories in vibraphone performance practice. 3. Think, compose and perform with these key concepts, themes and theories. 4. Reflect on and discuss their own learning as it relates to the subject matter of the course. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Performance examination of selected etudes and transcribed solos (70%), one class presentation (20%), and in-class participation (10%); 85% attendance required. |
| Workload |
1.5 - 3 hours per week. |
| Areas of Interest | Music |
| Requisite Statement |
By Interview. |
| Prescribed Texts |
Friedman, David, Vibraphone Technique, dampening and pedalling, Berklee Press, 1973. Lipner, Arthur, Mallets “In Session”, MalletWorks Music. Lipner, Arthur, The Vibes Real Book, MalletWorks Music. Samuels, David, A Musical Approach to Four Mallet Technique for the Vibraphone vol. 1 & 2, Manhattan Music Publications. |
| Other Information | Offered in alternate years. |
| Academic Contact | Gary France |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2011 website applies to the 2011 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2010 website.
