Study Guide

Objective

After completing the course, the student will be able to
- get free from music tied to a sheet music picture
- know how to play simple accompaniments and making a soloist easy piano arrangement
- apply stylistic accompaniment models in domestic dance and singing music and African American music
- identify chords and chord sequences in different musical genres

Content

- accompanying with the letter markings of chords in different musical styles
- prima vista playing and transcribing
- chording of melodies
- making easy instrumental arrangements
- getting to know improvisation
This course follows the National Level and Nomination Recommendation of the Association for Free Accompaniment Teachers.

Materials

Material to be distributed in the course.

Related literature:

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

Teaching methods

Independent work

International connections

Face-to-face teaching, small group teaching.

Content scheduling

Competence objectives of the course
After completing the course, the student will be able to
- free yourself from playing tied to a musical score
- masters playing simple accompaniments and making an easy solo piano arrangement
- apply stylistic accompaniment models in domestic dance and singing music as well as in African-American music
- recognize chords and chord sequences in different keys
Course content
- accompaniment from real chords in different music styles
- prima vista playing and transposition
- chording of melodies
- making easy instrumental arrangements
- getting to know improvisation

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

Further information

The free accompaniment D course starts with information about free accompaniment and the division of small groups.
Info will be held on Zoom on Tuesday 5 September. from 12:00 to 13:00.

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Meeting ID: 674 7557 6631

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment methods and criteria

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