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Modern Music Institute
Scale:
Test to evaluate the knowledge and visualization of the octaves in the CAGED system.
The candidate must be able to perform in ascending and descending order the following
scales and the melodic arpeggios in vertical position and not in position with horizontal
development on a single string.
Scales in Vertical position divided into Generic Sectors and CAGED positions:
Perform the C Major / A Minor scales applying the octave transport of the Landing
Mini Patterns with index finger, middle finger, ring finger, little finger resolution.
Basic sequences with three, four, five, six, seven movements plus the related further
developments
Execute the C Major / A Minor scales by applying the hexaphonic and related subsets
combinations and transport of the scalar subgroups of two, three, four and five notes.
Execute the C Major / A Minor scales by applying the enneaphic subsets (nine notes)
Perform the C Major / A Minor scales applying the "Melodic Gesturing" (Melodic
Gestures)
Melodic arpeggios:
Perform the following Melodic Arpeggios in Basic Generic positions for Sweep Picking
and related CAGED positions.
Relevant techniques for the execution of the Scales and the Arpeggios.
Alternate Picking I
Legato I
Sweep Picking I
N.B The maximum of credits is reached for accuracy rather than for speed of execution.
Power chords
Dyads of Fifth, Fourth, Third, Sixth (without and with doubling and octave)
Major chords
Minor chords
Dom7 chords
N.B The maximum of credits is reached for the accuracy and clarity in the execution
Pop Rock I
Hard Rock I
Metal Rock I
Rock and Metal Prog I
Funky I
Jazz / Swing I
The candidate must be able to perform a rhythm the style is entrusted to free initiative
and the student's creativity on a harmonic tour presented by the teacher (the agreements
refer to section II); time and speed will be set by the teacher.
N.B The maximum of credits is due to the fluidity, accuracy and clarity of the execution
of the agreements, inventiveness and use of the dynamics.
The candidate will be asked to perform technical exercises of the first level on scales
and arpeggios with the following techniques:
Alternate Picking I
Legato I
Sweep Picking I
The candidate will be asked to improvise on the following harmonics and styles:
The candidate will be asked to perform only one previously agreed with the teacher.
N.B The maximum of credits is reached by: fluidity, accuracy, inventiveness and
creativity, stylistic interpretation and phrasing.
UNIT - 2): APPLIED THEORY AND FUNCTIONAL HARMONY, READING
SKILLS
Interval theory:
3 voices harmonization of the major and minor natural scale: use of Roman numerals
and relative harmonic sequences.
The pentatonic
Evaluation of elementary concepts and ability to judge historical groups and individual
musicians.
Study of the pieces for Musica d'Insieme and for the exam of passing level.
N.B The maximum of credits is reached for the fluidity and the dynamic accuracy and
stylistic interpretation.
Indicative pieces for the First Level:
Repertorio Pop/Rock/Metal
Repertorio Blues
Scale:
The candidate must be able to perform in ascending and descending order the following
scales with the Generic Sides Semi-oblique Sectors in 7 positions and CAGED
positions in different tonalities:
Major Scale
Natural Minor Scale
Major Pentatonic scale (narrow sectors only)
Lesser Pentatonic scale (narrow sectors only)
Major Blues Pentatonic Scale (narrow sectors only)
Blues Minor Pentatonic Scale (narrow sectors only)
Perform the C Major Scale Modes with the derivative system:
C Ionian D Dorian and E Phrygian F Lydian G Mixolydian A Aeolian B Locrian
Perform the A Minor Harmonic Scale
Perform the A Minor Harmonic scale by applying the octave transport of the Mini
Landing
Patterns with resolution index finger, middle finger, ring finger, little finger
Basic sequences with three, four, five, six, seven movements plus the related further
developments
Execute the A Minor Harmonic scale by applying the hexaphonic and related subsets
combinations and transport of the scalar subgroups of two, three, four and five notes.
Perform the A Minor Harmonic scale by applying the enneaphic subsets (nine notes)
Perform the A Minor Harmonic scale applying the "Melodic Gesturing" (Melodic
Gestures)
Execute the "Slewing" Principles, Connection of the vertical sectors "in position" for the
development of Vertical oblique fingerings "not in position".
Applied to the C Major / A Minor scales and then by gestural imitation to the other
scales studied:
Position Shifting
grouping
Sliding
Mixed Systems
Melodic arpeggios:
Perform the following Melodic Arpeggios in Basic Generic positions for Sweep Picking
and related CAGED, revolved and voicing positions.
Arpeggio Major Triad
Triad Minor Arpeggio
Arpeggio Diminished triad
Arpeggio augmented triad
Arpeggios sus2 and sus4
Arpeggio dom 7
Arpeggios maj7
Arpeggios m7
Arpeggios m7b5
Arpeggios related to the 4-voice harmonization of the C Major and A Minor
scale
Relevant techniques for the execution of the Stairs and the Arpeggios.
Alternate Picking II
Legato II
Sweep Picking II
Tapping I
String Skipping I
Hybrid Picking I
N.B The maximum of credits is reached for accuracy rather than for speed of execution.
The candidate will be asked to perform technique exercises of the second level on scales
and arpeggios with the following techniques:
Alternate Picking II
Legato II
Sweep Picking II
Tapping I
String Skipping I
Hybrid Picking I
The candidate will be asked to perform the Phrase Words on Minor Harmonic I
The candidate will be asked to improvise on a Major or Minor Blues in all the keys
The candidate will be asked to improvise on a major or minor harmonic lap in all the
keys
For each improvisation the Melodic Direction on: neutral tones, guide tones, diatonic
tensions, characteristic notes and diatonic substitutions will also be evaluated.
The candidate will be asked to perform only one previously agreed with the teacher.
N.B The maximum of credits is reached for the fluidity and accuracy, inventiveness and
creativity, stylistic interpretation and phrasing.
Particular attention will be paid to the melodic direction on the execution and intonation
of bending and vibrato.
Evaluation of elementary concepts and ability to judge historical groups and individual
musicians.
Study of the pieces for Musica d'Insieme and for the exam of passing level.
N.B The maximum of credits is reached for the fluidity and the dynamic accuracy and
stylistic interpretation
Indicative pieces for the Second Level:
Repertorio Pop/Rock/Metal
4. CARRIE (EUROPE)
Repertorio Blues
Repertorio Jazz
Scale:
The candidate must be able to perform the following scales in the ascending and
descending phases in the General Sides Sectors Semi-oblique in 7 positions and
CAGED positions:
Melodic arpeggios:
Perform the following Melodic Arpeggios in General Basic positions for Sweep Picking
and relative CAGED positions: dim7, maj7 # 5, maj7b5, min7 # 5, minmaj7, 7 sus4,
min6, maj6, majadd9, minadd9, maj9, min9, 9.
Perform the Arpeggios of the 3 and 4-item harmonization of the A minor melodic scale
Execution of harmonization with 3 and 4 voices A minor melodic scale with relative
characteristic arpeggios derived from the enharmonic translation of the Modal formulas
in particular on the IV V VII Grade.
Perform the following Arpeggios Horizontally on a single string starting from note C
Relevant techniques for the execution of the Scales and the Arpeggios:
N.B The maximum of credits is reached for accuracy rather than for speed of
execution.
The student can develop the visualization preferring to his choice different settings of
alternative sectors for scales and related arpeggios:
Execution of the chords in the CAGED positions at three and four voices and
subsequent development
The candidate must make the following agreements: dim7, maj7 # 5, maj7b5, min7 # 5,
minmaj7, 7 sus4, min6, maj6, majadd9, minadd9, maj9, min9, 9
Execution of harmonization with 3 and 4 voices A minor melodic scale with relative
characteristic agreements derived from the enharmonic translation of the Modal
formulas in particular on the IV V VII Grade
The maximum of credits is reached for the accuracy and clarity in the execution
The candidate must be able to perform a rhythm, the style is entrusted to the free
initiative and creativity of the student, on a harmonic tour presented by the teacher (the
agreements refer to section II); time and speed will be set by the teacher.
The candidate will have to invent and execute, with any rhythm, one or more modal
sequences decided by the teacher at the moment with the insertion of replacement and
exchange agreements.
N.B The maximum of credits is due to the fluidity, accuracy and clarity of the execution
of the agreements, inventiveness and use of the dynamics.
The candidate will be asked to perform technique exercises of the third level on scales
and arpeggios with the following techniques:
The candidate will be asked to perform the Phrase Words on Minor Harmonic II
The candidate will be asked to improvise a Major and Minor blues without harmonic
accompaniment.
The candidate will be asked to improvise on a Modal harmonic lap using Arpeggios and
Pentatonic and related replacements.
The candidate will be asked to improvise on a Modal harmonic lap using Arpeggios and
relative replacements derived from the Harmonic Minor scale.
The candidate will be asked to improvise on a Modal harmonic lap using Arpeggios and
relative substitutions derived from the Minor Melodic scale.
The candidate will be asked to improvise on a Modal harmonic circle with the use of
colours and embellishments.
The candidate will be asked to improvise on a Modal harmonic circuit using modal
tetrachords.
For each improvisation the Melodic Direction on: neutral tones, tones will also be
evaluated, driving, diatonic tensions, characteristic notes and diatonic substitutions
The candidate will be asked to perform only one previously agreed with the teacher.
N.B The maximum of credits is reached by: fluidity, accuracy, inventiveness and
creativity, stylistic interpretation and phrasing. Particular attention will be paid to the
direction melodic about the performance and intonation of bending and vibrati.
Contact chords: Extended chords 9, 11, 13 other chord qualities: 7sus4, 6, add,
power chords, quatryads, slash chords
Harmonic Equivalences
The Cadences
The Minor Harmonic scale: structural and interval formula, harmonization with
3 and 4 voices, characteristic chords and harmonic sequences
The Minor Melodic scale: structural and interval formula, harmonization with 3
and 4 voices, characteristic chords and harmonic sequences
Modal tetrachords
The colours and embellishments
Diatonic substitutions, tonal areas
Dominant functional agreements not altered and altered; non-functional altered
and unaltered;
The major and minor cadences II-V-I: analysis and use. Preparation, tension,
resolution
Direct and Indirect Modulations
The parallel tones
Modal interchange, pitch axis
Analysis of the modes of the Harmonic and Melodic Minor scale
Chromatic substitutions: secondary dominants, secondary subdominants,
secondary overtones, tritone substitutions, substitution of the dominant
agreement with diminished quadriade, Neapolitan 6th
Blues III theory: Advanced harmonic and melodic solutions
Harmonic analysis of a piece chosen by the teacher
N.B the application aspect of some topics will be deepened and demonstrated only at
the IV level, in-depth study and theoretical treatment only serve for a prior awareness.
Transcription with harmonic succession and solo part of a piece chosen by the
teacher
Recognition and harmonic interpretation of a tonal progression performed by the
teacher
Time recognition on rhythm proposed and performed by the teacher
Evaluation of elementary concepts and ability to judge historical groups and individual
musicians
Study of the pieces for Musica d'Insieme and the exam of passing level.
N.B The maximum of credits is reached for the fluidity and the dynamic accuracy and
stylistic interpretation
Indicative pieces for the Third Level:
Scale:
The candidate must be able to perform in ascending and descending order the following
scales in 7 positions, semi-oblique and CAGED positions:
C Lydian augmented
C Superlocrian
Modes of the Melodic Minor Scale in all keys
Symmetrical scales:
whole-tone *
Increased T ½ - ST, ST - T ½ *
Decreased T - ST, ST - T *
Chromatic * (development on the Major / Minor scale with insertion of
chromatism of tension and embellishment and further development on the
previously studied scales)
Perform the following scales horizontally on a single string starting from note C.
NB The scales and modes indicated * are given greater importance and attention
Melodic arpeggios:
Perform the following Melodic Arpeggios in Basic General Vertical Sweep positions
Picking and relative CAGED positions and development in Vertical Oblique positions:
maj7 # 11, maj13, min11, min13, 11, 13, 7alt (b5 # 5 b9 # 9 # 11 b13)
Harmonization with arpeggios with 3 and 4 voices Minor Harmonic scale in all keys
Harmonization with 3 and 4-voice arpeggios Minor Melodic scale in all keys
Relevant techniques for the execution of the Scales and the Arpeggios:
Alternate Picking
Legato
Sweep Picking
tapping
String Skipping
Sliding (for horizontal development)
N.B The maximum of credits is reached for the accuracy rather than for the speed of
running.
The student can develop the visualization preferring to his choice different settings of
alternative sectors for scales and related arpeggios:
Execution of the chords in the CAGED positions at three and four voices and
subsequent development: maj7 # 11, maj13, min11, min13, 11, 13, 7alt (b5 # 5 b9 # 9 #
11 b13)
Harmonization with 3 and 4 voice chords Minor Melodic scale in all keys
Harmonization with Quartal chords with 3 and 4 voices in C major / A minor keys
N.B The maximum of credits is reached for the accuracy and clarity in the execution
Pop Rock IV
Hard Rock IV
Metal Rock IV
Rock and Metal Prog IV
Funky IV
Jazz / Swing IV
The candidate must be able to perform a rhythm (the style is entrusted to the free
initiative and creativity of the student) on a modulating harmonic turn in any key (the
agreements refer to section II); time and speed will be set by the teacher.
The candidate must be able to perform a harmonic turn in modulating minor key with
different styles and rhythm.
The candidate must be able to read at first sight a harmonic sequence with rhythm and
chords proposed by the teacher.
The maximum of credits is reached by: fluidity, accuracy and clarity of execution of
agreements, inventiveness and use of dynamics.
The candidate will be asked to perform technique exercises of the fourth level on scales
and arpeggios with the following techniques:
Alternate Picking IV
Legato IV
Sweep Picking IV
Tapping III
String Skipping III
Hybrid Picking III
The candidate will be asked to perform the Phrase Words on Minor Harmonic III
The candidate will be asked to perform the Phrase Words on Major Harmonic I
The candidate will be asked to perform the Phrase Words on Modal Pentatonic I
The candidate will be asked to perform the Phrase Words on Modal Hexaphonic I
The candidate will be asked to improvise on a blues major or minor in all the tones with
the use of arpeggios and scales for each chord with insertion of progression II V,
secondary dominants and tritone substitutions, minor ninth substitution, diatonic
substitutions, tonal areas.
The candidate will be asked to improvise on the sequence II V (alt) I major and minor
with and without harmonic accompaniment.
The candidate will be asked to improvise on a major or minor harmonic lap with the use
of arpeggios and scales for each chord with insertion of the progression II V, secondary
dominants and tritone substitutions, replacement of ninth minor Neapolitan sixth
diatonic substitutions tonal areas.
The candidate will be asked to improvise on a major or minor harmonic lap with the use
of arpeggios and scales of the harmonic minor scale
The candidate will be asked to improvise on a major or minor harmonic lap with the use
of arpeggios and scales of the melodic minor scale
The candidate will be asked to improvise on a major or minor harmonic lap with the use
of arpeggios and scales of the harmonic major scale
The candidate will be asked to improvise on a major or minor harmonic circle with the
use of hexaphonic modal scales
The candidate will be asked to improvise on a major or minor harmonic lap with the use
of pentatonic modal scales
The candidate will be asked to improvise on a major or minor harmonic lap with the use
of modal octopus scales
The candidate will be asked to improvise on a major or minor harmonic lap with the use
of symmetrical scales
The candidate will be asked to improvise on a major or minor harmonic lap with the
elementary use of the outside playing
The candidate will be asked to improvise on his choice on a harmonic turn in the styles:
Pop Rock
Hard Rock
Metal Rock
Rock and Metal Prog
Funky
Rock / Fusion
Jazz / Fusion
The candidate will be asked to perform only one previously agreed with the teacher
N.B The maximum of credits is reached by: fluidity, accuracy, inventiveness and
creativity, stylistic interpretation and phrasing. Particular attention will be paid to the
piece of its own composition.
Some tests may be prioritized depending on the style the student declares as an address.
Questions in general on the whole program carried out in the Previous Levels
Exotic scales
Enigmatic scale
Kumoi scale
Hirojoshi scale
Quartal Harmony
Notions on outside playing
Study of the pieces for Musica d'Insieme and the exam of passing level.
The maximum of credits is reached for the fluidity and the dynamic accuracy and
stylistic interpretation
The selection of the pieces is entrusted to the capacity of stylistic and aesthetic
judgment reached so far by the candidate, this selection will be submitted to the
judgment of the teacher for approval.