This course covers the basics of 'common practice' harmony in Western art music, with practical exercises, examples and demonstrations. Basic musical literacy and an elementary knowledge of music theory is required for full participation. Topics to be covered will include: Four part harmonisation of a melody; Writing a keyboard accompaniment to a given melody; Realising a figured bass; Harmonising chorale melodies in the style of Bach; Harmonising for string quartet; Basic two-part counterpoint and others, as time allows.
The course would be a potential 'follow up' to 'Further Music Theory', ABRSM or Trinity Grade V Theory and would also serve as a preparation for or back-up to ABRSM /Trinity Grade VI / VII Theory and music 'A' level.