Fundamentals of Music for Professional Musicians 2 (5 ECTS)

Objective

The student is able to identify, describe and illustrate in writing and orally the following musical parameters: melody, harmony, rhythm and form. Using relevant repertoire, the student is able to analyze and illustrate the unique features of the music. In addition, the student is able to work independently.

Content

The course contains three components: music theory, aural skills, and rhythm training.

Theory:
- harmonic analysis
- melodic tension in tonal harmony and non-chord tone analysis
- voice-leading of small pieces
- scales
Aural skills:
- melodies in major and minor keys
- bass progressions
- chord progressions containing chromatic tones in major and minor keys
Rhythm:
- the most common complex/odd meters and meter changes
- polyrhythms and polymetric sequences
- tempo changes and metric modulation
- time feel, flow and swing as well as phrasing and articulation in different styles.

Location and time

Opetus tapahtuu 18.1.2024 alkaen torstaisin klo 13:30-16:45, 13 viikon ajan lk AS412. Opettajana toimii Heikki Summanen.

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 + kotityöt

Content scheduling

Opetus tapahtuu 18.1.2024 alkaen torstaisin klo 13:30-16:45, 13 viikon ajan lk AS412. Opettajana toimii Heikki Summanen.

Further information

Opetus tapahtuu 18.1.2024 alkaen torstaisin klo 13:30-16:45, 13 viikon ajan lk AS412. Opettajana toimii Heikki Summanen.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student recognizes, describes and illustrates in writing and orally the following musical parameters from their own area of study: melody, harmony, rhythm and form. The student is able to analyze and illustrate the unique features of the music. In addition, the student is able to work independently.

Assessment methods and criteria

Jatkuva arviointi 30%, oppimistehtävä 70%

Qualifications

Fundamentals of Musicianship for Professional Musicians 1 or equivalent knowledge and skills.

Further information

This is a compulsory course for all music majors. By completing this course, the student will be prepared to continue with Fundamentals of Musicianship for Professional Musicians 3.

Further information

This is a compulsory course for all music majors. By completing this course, the student will be prepared to continue with Fundamentals of Musicianship for Professional Musicians 3.