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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Private Instruction: Contrabass
Course: MUP201CC

First Term: 1995 Fall
 Lec + Lab   1 Credit(s)   0.6 Period(s)   0 Load  
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: Z


Description: 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.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
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)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
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)
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date:  5/23/1995

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