Chapter 1 TEXTURE
Texture
Layer I.D.
Layer Roles
Layer Density
Layer Relationships
Summarising Texture
Chapter 2 DURATION
Duration
Beat Foundation
Free Time
Tempo
Metre
Metre: prerequisite information
Time Signature
Rhythm
Syncopation
Ostinato
Anacrusis
Polyrhythm
Irregular Divisions
Cross Rhythms
Augmentation and Diminution
Composite Metres
Metre in Performance
Hemiola
Style
Summarising Duration
Chapter 3 PITCH
Pitch
Definite Pitch and Indefinite Pitch
Melody
Harmony
Summarising Pitch
Chapter 4 TONE COLOUR
Tone Colour/Orchestration
Performance Medium/Ensemble Type
Sections
Instruments/Sound Source
Classification
Role
Register
Playing Techniques
Electronic Modification
Timbre
Strategy
Summarising Tone Colour
Chapter 5 STRUCTURE
Structure
Unity
Contrast
Overall Structures
Strategy
Summarising Structure
Chapter 6 DYNAMICS AND EXPRESSIVE TECHNIQUES
Dynamics and Expressive Techniques
Dynamics
What Is Expression?
Mood Words
Changing Moods
How Concepts Affect Expression
Dynamics: the Overriding Expressive Technique
Temporary Aspects within the Concepts
The Communication Process
Strategy
Summarising Expressive Techniques
Chapter 7 APPLYING THE CONCEPTS IN TOPIC STUDY
The Topics
Choosing Topics
Studying Sub-topics
Applying the Concepts
Musicology
Historical, Cultural and Social Contexts
Performance
Composition
Elective Choices
Summarising Concept Application
Chapter 8 TYPES OF HSC AURAL QUESTIONS
Course Structure
Elective Requirements
Core Requirements
The Aural Examination
What the Questions Are Looking for
Summarising Types of HSC Aural Questions
Chapter 9 ANSWERING MUSIC 1 AURAL QUESTIONS
Converting Knowledge into Responses
Analyse the Question
The Response
Summarising Answering Music 1 Aural Questions
Chapter 10 SAMPLE AURAL ANSWERS
Just One Excerpt
Model Answers
Interconnections
Appendix
Rhythm, Reading and Dictation, chapter 2?excerpts
Rhythm, Reading and Dictation,, chapter 2?Test 1
Rhythm, Reading and Dictation,, chapter 3?excerpts
Rhythm, Reading and Dictation,, chapter 3?Test 1
Appendix Answers
Rhythm, Reading and Dictation,, chapter 2, Test 1?answers
Rhythm, Reading and Dictation,, chapter 3, Test 1?answers
Glossary
CD Tracks
Bibliography
Afterword and Acknowledgements
Index
Nick Peterson is the bestselling author of An Introduction to the Concepts of Music text and multimedia resource. He is also a well renowned musician and composer, music educator at all levels for over 30 years and a regular presenter at music teachers associations for professional development.
Specifically written to address the NSW HSC Music 1 syllabus, the contents offer prerequisite foundation material valuable to Music students nationwide
Clear and constructive approach
Tables that allow for simple and direct learning
Effortless recall techniques to help students remember all aspects of the concepts
Accompanying CD including a broad range of original listening examples in contrasting genres
Musicology worksheets to assist in analysing any piece in any style
Practical and Composition skill applications
Aural skills preparation, including sample aural answers
Succinct definitions and glossary of terms