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MUSP4316 - Jazz Theory A

About

This course is no longer taught and is only available for examination.

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Work
Grade: Passed / Not Passed

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Work 100/100

Course content

The course consists of a comprehensive introduction to minor-major tonality through roman numeral analysis, functional analysis and analysis of chord changes; analyses of musical works. In addition the student is required under supervision to compose and arrange melodies within the scope of the course. The course is closely connected to the corresponding course in aural training, and will to a great extent serve as a systematic way of making the student aware of the material and the processes at work in aural training. The student's command of the aural and musical aspects of the course are emphasized.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

The candidate:

  • has knowledge about organizing musical material in general, and aural training material in particular.

Skills:

The candidate:

  • can analyze music auditory.

Learning methods and activities

Instruction: Theory: Lectures - 1,5 lessons a week per class for 12 weeks in fall and 12 weeks in spring.

Compulsory assignments

  • Approved exercises
  • Satisfactory participation in compulsory instruction

Further on evaluation

Theory A: compulsory practical or written assessment or task is given in between the lectures. The task/assessment will be approved in Blacboard or in the next lecture.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Music Performance Studies - Jazz (BMUSK)

Required previous knowledge

Requires admission to the Bachelor's programme in Music Performance Studies.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
MUSK4410 7.5 AUTUMN 2023
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I

Coursework

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Music Performance Studies
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Music

Examination

Examination arrangement: Work

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Spring ORD Work 100/100
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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