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MUSP4316

Jazz Theory A

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

Credits 7.5
Level Foundation courses, level I
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Work

About

About the course

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
MUSK4410 7.5 sp Autumn 2023
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Music Performance Studies

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Music

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Work
Grade: Passed / Not Passed

Ordinary examination - Spring 2024

Work
Weighting 100/100