Master Syllabus MU1402, Sight Singing & Ear Train I

Credits 2 Lab Hours 1 Lecture Hours 1 Clinical Hours 0
Course Description

First semester. Harmonic and melodic dictation, applying principles and techniques presented in Theory I along with development of sight reading skills.

For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

Program and/or Department Mission Statement

The mission of the Humanities and Social Sciences is to foster an appreciation of the role that the humanities and social sciences has played in the evolution of civilized society and to explore the ways that an understanding of theory and practice in philosophy, the social and behavioral sciences, the fine arts, and written and oral expression will enable students to participate thoughtfully in a global society.

SCCC Outcomes

Outcome #4: Demonstrate mathematical skills by using a variety of techniques and technologies.

Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.

Course Outcomes

tested through the use of seven exams.

  1. Students will learn how to use the ear as well as the voice to learn basic necessities of musical training.
  2. Students will learn how sight singing and ear training are an integral part of the practice of musical analysis.
  3. Students will be able to hone their musical abilities through sight singing and ear training practice lessons.
  4. By the end of the semester the afore mentioned outcomes will have been
Course Outline

The level of difficulty in exercises increases in Sight Singing and Ear Training from the items below:

  1. Definitions of musical terms
  2. Meter and rhythm; time signatures
  3. Note and rest values
  4. Keys and scales
  5. Key signatures
  6. Singing with Kodaly system of intervals for major and minor scales.
  7. Pitch notation
  8. Time classification-simple and compound meter
Instructional Methods
  1. Lecture
  2. Class discussion and questions
  3. Written examples
  4. Individual sight-singing
  5. Melodic dictation
  6. Intervalic dictation
  7. Harmonic dictation
  8. Extensive listening
Instructional Resources and Materials
  1. Text
  2. Kodaly sight singing exercises
  3. Harmonic progression exercises based on material in Music Theory I
Methods of Assessment

Outcome 4.

Outcome 5.

Students are required to identify, analyses and sign simple musical passages and patterns. This knowledge is tested by oral, aural, and written examinations.

  1. Students are required to use mathematical skills in determining specific properties of music along with developing rhythmic patterns and identifying specific rhythmic values.
  2. Students are required to analyze and listen to different chords and chord structures and based on that analyzation name the chords.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.