Music

Practical Musicianship

Module code: W1000
Level 4
15 credits in autumn semester
Teaching method: Seminar, Lecture, Workshop
Assessment modes: Coursework

This module introduces and develops fundamental skills needed by musicians, composers, and producers working today. You’ll work on improving your musicianship so you can:

• collaborate with other musicians/producers/engineers effectively
• communicate and execute your creative ideas
• produce work using contemporary music technology
• evaluate, reflect on and improve your practice.

We explore key ideas, tools and techniques through practical workshops, supported by lectures, practical assignments and reading. This includes:

• playing and improvising with others
• understanding musical harmony and rhythm
• listening and ear training
• MIDI programming and DAW arrangement
• audio recording
• beatmaking
• collaborative production techniques
• writing, evaluating and developing a reflective practice.

Module learning outcomes

• Demonstrate a basic understanding of musical harmony and rhythm through creative practice
• Use core music production techniques within a DAW including MIDI programming, audio recording and processing
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and reflect on the creative work of yourself and others