Fundamentals of Music for Professional Musician 4 (5 cr)
Code: KX00EZ41-3001
General information
Enrollment
27.11.2023 - 07.01.2024
Timing
01.01.2024 - 17.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Music
Campus
Hämeentie 135
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Music
Teachers
- Markku Nikula
- musiikki virtuaali
Teacher in charge
Markku Nikula
Groups
-
KXF22S1Musiikin tutkinto-ohjelma päivä
Objective
The student has mastered the analysis of melody, harmony, rhythm and form, and can produce these creatively in their chosen genre by writing, singing and with their own instrument, when applicable. The student is able to describe various styles of music in writing and orally using professional terminology of the field and is able to utilize technology in their work. The student is able to broaden their understanding of the field using the appropriate literature. The student knows how to search for knowledge and is able to work independently and creatively.
Content
The course has two components: theory and aural skills.
Theory:
- command of form and style
- command of the balance between melody and background elements
- demanding tonal (and post-tonal) harmonization and reharmonization
- familiarity with literature
- preparation and presentation of a sample project
Aural Skills:
- major and minor melodies with complex chromaticism
- two-part polyphony
- chord progressions with four-note and extended chords rich in chromaticism
- common scales
- melodic interpretation and improvisation exercises
- deviation from the key
Location and time
Opetus tapahtuu 19.1.2024 alkaen perjantaisin klo 9:00-12:15, 13 viikon ajan lk AS417. Opettajana toimii Markku Nikula.
Materials
Erillisen luettelon mukaan
Teaching methods
Aktivoivat luennot, harjoitukset
Exam schedules
Ilmoitetaan opintojakson alussa
Completion alternatives
Opiskelija suorittaa hyväksytysti yhdessä sovitut tehtävät
Student workload
Lähiopetus 13 viikon ajan + kotitehtävät
Content scheduling
Opetus tapahtuu 19.1.2024 alkaen perjantaisin klo 9:00-12:15, 13 viikon ajan lk AS417. Opettajana toimii Markku Nikula.
Further information
Opetus tapahtuu 19.1.2024 alkaen perjantaisin klo 9:00-12:15, 13 viikon ajan lk AS417. Opettajana toimii Markku Nikula.
Evaluation scale
Hyväksytty/Hylätty
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student is able to analyze melody, harmony, rhythm and form, and demonstrate this creatively on a professional level in their chosen musical genre by writing, singing and with their own instrument, when applicable. The student is able to describe various styles of music in writing and orally, communicate using the professional terminology of the field, utilize technology in their work and deepen their knowledge of the field through literature. The student knows how to search for knowledge independently and is able to work creatively.
Assessment methods and criteria
Jatkuva arviointi 20%, Oppimistehtävät 40%, Tentti 40%
Prerequisites
Fundamentals of Music for Professional Musicians 3 or equivalent knowledge and skills.
Further information
This is a compulsory course for all majors.