paper 84-1213
QSC
13 March 2013
Module Code
ACKS
Module Title
Advanced Classroom Keyboard Skills
SCQF Level
10
Credit Rating
10 SCQF Credits / 5 ECTS credits
Status
Pre-requisites
Open Core
Closed Core
Core Elective
Choice
Performance Studies 3
Co-requisites
None
Anti-Requisites
None
Other specific requirements
None
Module Delivery Pattern
Pattern 3
Learning Modes
1:1 tutorial
Independent study
Hours per
week/task
No. of
Weeks
Total
(hours)
0.5
22
11
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-
89
Total Notional Student Effort
100
Module Co-ordinator
David Hamilton
Module Aims
This module is designed to:
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Module Content
Learning Outcomes
Develop and promotetechniques,
understanding, confidence, imagination
and powers of expression at the
keyboard through a range of materials
that might be encountered in a teaching
context.
Students will develop a range of advanced
skills in harmonization, self-accompaniment,
score-reading and transposition
On successful completion of this module
you will be able to:
LO1 Harmonize complex melodies with and
without chords
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Module Code
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LO2 Sing while busking a suitable
accompaniment to the chords provide
LO3 Read from an open score a passage of
music for strings
LO4 Perform an accompaniment whilst
incorporate a transposed instrumental part
LO5 Demonstrate independence in your studies
Assessment Mode 1
(Weighted 85 %)
You will be assessed through:
 End-of-session examination
You will be required to:

harmonise one melody with chords and
one melody without chords (each melody
c 20-30 bars). Melodies for may be in
major or minor keys up to five sharps or
flats

sing a melodic line (with text) while
supporting yourself with a stylish and
fluent accompaniment (without doubling
the vocal line) realized from given chord
symbols.
Play four parts (e.gstring quartet) from
open score
perform a piano part plus up to two
transposing lines (e.g. Clarinet in B-flat);
the transposing lines may be in A, B-flat,
E-flat or F.
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The harmonization, transposition and score
reading tests will be issued 24 hours in
advance of the assessment.
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Assessment Criteria for
Assessment Mode 1
In this assessment mode your assessors will
be looking for:
 Evidence of an advanced level of
technical proficiency
 Evidence of informed musical
engagement and accomplished musical
direction
 In-depth stylistic awareness
 A consistently professional approach
And in addition:
a) For melodies with chords:
 An accurate interpretation of the
given chords (including the indication
of inversions)
 Application of the principles of voiceleading
 An appropriate and cohesive texture
b) For melodies without chords:
 Convincing choice of harmony
 The use of chords with an added 7th
 Appropriate cadences
 Appropriate use of inversions
 Application of the principles of voiceleading
 An appropriate and cohesive texture
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And where appropriate:
use of chromatic chords (e.g.
diminished 7ths, the Neapolitan 6 and
Augmented 6 chords)
Modulation to near and distant keys
The use of pivot notes
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For transposition and score reading:
Accuracy of pitch and rhythm
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Assessment Mode 2
(Weighted 15 %)
You will be assessed through:
 Your second Tutor Report
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Module Code
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Assessment Criteria for
Assessment Mode 2
In this assessment mode your assessors will
be looking for:
 Critical listening
 Understanding of practice techniques
 Preparation
 Demonstration of progress having
been made
 Maintenance of focus and
concentration
 Self-management and reliability
 Professional standards in timekeeping and attendance
 Clarity of verbal communication
Alignment of Assessment
Modes and learning
Outcomes
LO1
LO2
LO3
LO4
LO5
Feedback Modes
Assessment Mode
1
2
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In this module you will receive feedback
through:
 A report for Assessment Mode 1
 1 tutor feedback report per trimester.
 Regular and immediate feedback from
your tutor.
Learning Contract
Recommended Resources
As recommended by your tutor.
Other Relevant Details
You must pass Assessment Mode 1 in order
to pass the module overall
March 2013
Date last validated/revised