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Basics of free accompanimentLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: KU00CB48

Credits

5 op

Objective

After completion of the course the student can:
- accompany using chord symbols and free oneself from notation
- apply basic accompaniment patterns and use them according to different styles
- make chords to melody using the chords in the scale
- transose in easy scales helpoissa sävellajeissa

Content

- accompanying simple melodies
- making chords to existing melody
- prima vista playing and transposing

Enrollment

02.07.2024 - 30.09.2024

Timing

01.09.2024 - 31.07.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Performing Arts
Teachers
  • Vesa-Pekka Kuusinen

Objective

After completion of the course the student can:
- accompany using chord symbols and free oneself from notation
- apply basic accompaniment patterns and use them according to different styles
- make chords to melody using the chords in the scale
- transose in easy scales helpoissa sävellajeissa

Content

- accompanying simple melodies
- making chords to existing melody
- prima vista playing and transposing

Materials

Material to be distributed in the course.

Related literature:

Tenni-Varpama: Vapaa säestys ja improvisointi
Tenni- Abelein: Vapaan säestyksen käsikirja

International connections

Face-to-face teaching, small group teaching.

Content scheduling

After completing the course, the student will be able to
- to accompany with chords and free yourself from the sheet music
- apply simple accompaniment methods and use them according to style
- harmonize melodies naturally with the chords of the key
- transpose in easy keys

Contents
- accompanying simple melodies
- harmonizing the melody
- prima vista playing and transposition

Face-to-face teaching in small groups (3 students/45 mins) that meet weekly during the academic year, room A214.

Start info: on Tuesday, the 3rd of Sept at 12pm on Zoom. Link can be found in Tuudo.

Further information

ItsLearning
email
vesa-pekka.kuusinen@turkuamk.fi

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment methods and criteria

The student compiles a video portfolio of the repertoire played during the school year.