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.