Music Theory and Ear Training 1 (3 cr)

Objective

The student
• is proficient with notation, basic musical concepts, and general terminology
• masters melody and harmony based on major-minor tonality
• becomes familiar with the melodic and rhythmic features of music and interpretative practices
• develops their knowledge and skills in the most common keys, time signatures, and tempos
• is capable of independent work
• is prepared to continue with the Music Theory and Ear Training 2 course.

Content

Music theory
• General professional terminology
• Chord degrees and notation methods for triads and seventh chords, as well as cadences in major and minor keys
• Diatonic scales and keys (including church modes)

Ear training
• Diatonic melodies in the most common keys
• G and F clefs
• Chord progressions with triads and seventh chords

Location and time

Teoria ja säveltapailutunnit tiistaisin 2.9.-25 alkaen kello 13–14.30 luokkahuoneessa AS513.( Sama ryhmä jatkaa Rytmiikka 1-tunnilla kello 14.45.)

Opettaja on Marko Puro.

Teaching methods

Harjoitustehtävien tekeminen ja esittäminen, aktivoivat luennot.

Content scheduling

1. Intervallit ja asteikot, niiden suhde nuottikirjoitukseen
2. Sävellajin käsite ja diatoninen systeemi moodeineen, muut tärkeät asteikot,
3. Tonaalisuus
4. Soinnut: tunnistus ja merkintäkäytännöt.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student
• demonstrates mastery of notation, basic musical concepts, and general terminology
• demonstrates mastery of melody and harmony based on major-minor tonality
• is familiar with the melodic and rhythmic features of music and interpretative practices
• is able to apply their knowledge and skills in the most common keys, time signatures, and tempos
• is capable of independent work.

Qualifications

Degree according to the extended syllabus level of basic education in music in Finland or equivalent skills and knowledge.

Further information

This is a compulsory study module for all main subjects.

Objective

The student
• is proficient with notation, basic musical concepts, and general terminology
• masters melody and harmony based on major-minor tonality
• becomes familiar with the melodic and rhythmic features of music and interpretative practices
• develops their knowledge and skills in the most common keys, time signatures, and tempos
• is capable of independent work
• is prepared to continue with the Music Theory and Ear Training 2 course.

Content

Music theory
• General professional terminology
• Chord degrees and notation methods for triads and seventh chords, as well as cadences in major and minor keys
• Diatonic scales and keys (including church modes)

Ear training
• Diatonic melodies in the most common keys
• G and F clefs
• Chord progressions with triads and seventh chords

Further information

This is a compulsory study module for all main subjects.

Qualifications

Degree according to the extended syllabus level of basic education in music in Finland or equivalent skills and knowledge.