April 1: Form in pop music
Be sure you know how pop music formal terminology is used in academic settings, which can differ a little from vernacular settings. Read quickly through these two chapters in the new version of Open Music Theory: AABA and Strophic Form and Verse-Chorus Form.
Read .
Due Monday at noon
In Slack, find your thread in #partner-responses. Discuss one or more of de Clercq’s examples of ambiguity. State the formal label you would give this section and discuss the degree to which you agree with de Clercq that it is ambiguous. Has your opinion changed before/after reading?
Due Wednesday at noon
Respond to your partners’ essay with a statement of about 100 words.
April 8: Harmony
Even though most pop harmony is triadic, and is “simple” in that sense, its unique treatment of harmony can provide analytical interest.
Reading: . I will summarize in class if we have time.
Due Monday at noon
Find your thread in #partner-responses and post a response essay, about 500 words long.
Due Wednesday at noon
Respond to your partners’ essay with a statement of about 100 words.
April 15: Rhythm
Rhythm is one of the ways in which pop music regularly offers greater complexity than art music.
Reading: .
Due Monday at noon
Find your thread in #partner-responses and post a response essay, about 500 words long.
Due Wednesday at noon
Respond to your partners’ essay with a statement of about 100 words.
Bibliography
Readings are either in the Readings folder or are available online through the library.