Fundamentals of Music for Professional Musicians 2 (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

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.

Prerequisites

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

Teaching methods

Aktivoivat luennot, harjoitukset

Location and time

Teoria- ja säveltapailuopetus tapahtuu 19.1.2024 alkaen perjantaisin klo 13:00-14:30, 13 viikon ajan lk AS417. Opettajana toimii Markku Nikula.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Erillisen luettelon mukaan

Alternative completion methods of implementation

Opiskelija suorittaa hyväksytysti yhdessä sovitut tehtävät.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Ilmoitetaan opintojakson alussa

Student workload

Lähiopetus 13 viikon ajan + kotityöt

Content scheduling

Teoria- ja säveltapailuopetus tapahtuu 19.1.2024 alkaen perjantaisin klo 13:00-14:30, 13 viikon ajan lk AS417. Opettajana toimii Markku Nikula.

Further information for students

Teoria- ja säveltapailuopetus tapahtuu 19.1.2024 alkaen perjantaisin klo 13:00-14:30, 13 viikon ajan lk AS417. Opettajana toimii Markku Nikula.

Assessment methods and criteria

Jatkuva arviointi 30%, oppimistehtävä 70%

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.