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Free accompaniment D (5cr)

Code: 2032207-3007

General information


Enrollment
02.08.2025 - 30.09.2025
Registration for the implementation has begun.
Timing
01.09.2025 - 31.07.2026
The implementation has not yet started.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Teaching languages
Finnish
English
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Music
Teachers
Vesa-Pekka Kuusinen
Course
2032207

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Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

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. The starting info will be held on Zoom on Tue the 2nd of September, you can find the link in Tuudo.

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

Pedagogic approaches and sustainable development

Face to face teaching, small group teaching

Evaluation methods and criteria

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

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, 2nd of September from 12:00. Zoom-link is on Tuudo.

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