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MCGY1009: Harmony and Analysis 2
2025 unit information
Having acquired basic skills in voice leading and an understanding of diatonic chord functions, students are introduced to more advanced concepts that are encountered frequently in the tonal repertoire. These include modulation, diatonic sequences and techniques for working with instrumental textures. Counterpoint studies are continued, both in practice and in analysis, where some aspects of Baroque musical forms are considered.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Analysis, History and Cultural Studies |
| Credit points | 3 |
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Prerequisites:
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MCGY1008 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. compose musical settings which extend and elaborate the fundamental diatonic progressions through the use of techniques such as suspensions, sequences, and modulations
- LO2. identify and explain the use of these techniques in relevant examples from the repertoire
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Sydney |
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