Maricopa Community Colleges  MUP101CC   19956-99999 

Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval:  5/23/95

MUP101CC  1995 Fall - 9999

L+L

1 Credit(s)

0.60 Period(s)

Private Instruction: Contrabass

Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp.

Prerequisites: None.

 

Course Notes: MUP101CC may be repeated for credit.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

MUP101CC  1995 Fall - 9999

Private Instruction: Contrabass

 

1.

Demonstrate contrabass technique commensurate with proficiency level. (I)

2.

Demonstrate elements of musicianship during performance. (II)

3.

Perform a variety of contrabass literature commensurate with proficiency level. (III)

4.

Perform selected pieces in a public form. (IV)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

MUP101CC  1995 Fall - 9999

Private Instruction: Contrabass

I. Contrabass technique

A. Relaxation

B. Hand positions

C. Bowing

D. Pizzicato

E. Fingering

F. Harmonics

G. Double stops

H. Scales

I. Technical exercises

II. Musicianship

A. Dynamics

B. Rhythm

C. Phrasing

D. Interpretation

E. Intonation

III. Contrabass literature

A. Baroque

C. Classical

D. Romantic

E. Twentieth century

IV. Performance

A. Recital (school)

B. Jury

C. Community (optional)

 

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