Free accompaniment D (5 cr)
Code: 2032207-3006
General information
Enrollment
02.07.2024 - 31.10.2024
Timing
01.09.2024 - 31.07.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Arts Academy
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Music
Teachers
- Vesa-Pekka Kuusinen
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
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, 3th of September from 12:00 to 13:00. Zoom-link is on Tuudo.
Evaluation scale
Hyväksytty/Hylätty
Assessment methods and criteria
The student compiles a video portfolio of the repertoire played during the school year.