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Fundamentals of Music for Professional Musician 1 (5 ECTS)

Code: KX00EZ38-3002

General information


Enrollment
02.05.2022 - 15.05.2022
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
01.08.2022 - 16.12.2022
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 ECTS
Mode of delivery
On-campus
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Music
Teachers
Marko Puro
Kai Lindberg
Teacher in charge
Markku Nikula
Course
KX00EZ38
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Learning outcomes

The student has mastered general terminology and concepts of music and is able to use music notation. The student recognizes and is able to use melodies and harmonies based on major-minor tonality. The student has become acquainted with the melodic and rhythmic features of music as well as interpretive practices and is able to apply them in their own musical activities. The student develops their knowledge and skills in the most common keys, rhythms and tempos. The student is able to work independently.

Content

The content of the course is divided into music theory, aural skills and rhythm studies.

Theory:
- general professional terminology
- triads and four-note chords in major and minor keys
- chord degrees and their notation and cadences in major and minor keys
- scales (including church modes)
Aural Skills:
- diatonic melodies in the most common keys
- treble and bass clefs
- chord progressions of triads and four-note chords
Rhythm:
- simple and compound meters and the most common complex meters
- rhythmic figures and syncopation
- interpretation of rhythm in preparation and prima vista
- even and triplet based-subdivision of the beat (even and jazz/shuffle articulation)

Prerequisites

No prerequisites.

Teaching methods

Teoria- ja säveltapailuosuus: aktivoivat luennot, harjoitukset

Location and time

Rytmiikkaosuus: opetus tapahtuu 8.9. alkaen, torstaisin klo 10:45-12:15 luokassa AS513. Opettajana toimii Marko Puro.
Teoria- ja säveltapailuosuus: opetus tapahtuu 8.9. alkaen, torstaisin klo 13:15-14:45 luokassa AS412. Opettajana toimii Kai Lindberg.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Teoria- ja säveltapailuosuus: erillisen luettelon mukaan

Alternative completion methods of implementation

Teoriaosuus: opiskelija suorittaa hyväksytysti yhdessä sovitut tehtävät

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Säveltapailun tentit marras- joulukuussa. Teoriaosuus: ei tenttiä.
Uusintamahdollisuus keväällä 2023.

Student workload

Teoria- ja säveltapailuopetus: lähiopetus yhteensä 13 kertaa + kotitehtävät

Content scheduling

Rytmiikka 1 -sisältö tiivistettynä:
- oikeinkirjoituksen perusteet
- rytmihahmot
- synkoopit
- tavallisimmat tyylit rytmiikan kannalta
- kolmimuunteinen kirjoitus ja fraseeraus
- triolit, duolit ja kvartolit

Further information for students

Rytmiikkaosuus: opetus tapahtuu 8.9. alkaen, torstaisin klo 10:45-12:15 luokassa AS513. Opettajana toimii Marko Puro.
Teoria- ja säveltapailuosuus: opetus tapahtuu 8.9. alkaen, torstaisin klo 13:15-14:45 luokassa AS412. Opettajana toimii Kai Lindberg.

Assessment methods and criteria

Teoria- ja säveltapailuosuus: jatkuva arviointi, oppimistehtävät, tentti

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student demonstrates a basic knowledge of notation, the concept of music, and general terminology. The student recognizes and is able to use melodies and harmonies based on major-minor tonality. The student is familiar with the melodic as well as rhythmic features and interpretive practices of music. The student has learned to apply their knowledge and skills in the most common keys, rhythms and tempos. The student is able to work independently.

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