Intermediate Percussion | Makerere University Courses

Course Code:

MUS 1216

Course Credit Units:

3

Semester:

Semester 2

Year of Study:

Year 1

Undergraduate or Graduate Level:

Undergraduate Level

Academic Programs:

Bachelor Of Arts (Music)

College:

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

School:

School of Liberal and Performing Arts

Department:

Music Dance Drama

Course Discipline:

Music

Course Description & Objectives:

This course is a build from MUS 1111 and consolidates the skills already attained. It however, introduces new repertoire of a higher level of difficulty to challenge the students a little bit more. More popular music genres are also introduced. All students must participate in the Departmental performances. Objectives:

To enhance music readings skills for percussion
To Introduce drumset notation
To equip students with skills to analyze the forms of selected repertory
To introduce improvisation on percussion instruments

Learning Outcomes:

Ability to play scales (major, pentatonic, blues) and chords
Application of technique exercises for left and right hand development