Course - Ear Training and Improvisation - MUSV1018
Ear Training and Improvisation
About
About the course
Course content
The course builds on MUSV1019 and MUSV1017 with seminars in ear training and improvisation. Skills in these various disciplines are advanced from earlier training.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
An examinee with a completed qualification in MUSV1018 has extended knowledge of
- Principles of melody, rhythm, harmony, and form.
- Various forms of vocal/instrumental improvisation, rhythmic and harmonic structures in the blues and jazz tradition, and ear-based learning methods as a basis for improvisation regardless of genre.
Skills:
An examinee with a completed qualification in MUSV1018
- can perceive and reproduce melodies, rhythms, and form and harmonic progressions from different musical styles and traditions at a higher level than what is required in MUSV1017
- Can practice ear-based methods for learning and vocal/instrumental improvisation alone and in collaboration with others over a given harmonic progression. Building on experiences from MUSV1019.
Learning methods and activities
Group instruction. In order to be able to take the examination, compulsory participation in all teaching (minimum 80%) is required in addition to the submission and presentation of up to 8 compulsory assignments.
Compulsory assignments
- Oral presentation in aural training
- Compulsory delivery of exercises
- Satisfactory participation in aural training
- Satisfactory participation in improvisation
Further on evaluation
The course concludes with a portfolio in ear training. The portfolio can contain up to 8 written exercises. These are the exercises that have been worked on throughout the semester.
If the course is not passed, the student must retake the whole assessment. If the candidate retakes the exam there is no need to retake the compulsory assignments.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Music Performance Studies (BMUSP)
Musicology (BMUSV)
Musicology (ÅMUSV)
Recommended previous knowledge
Skills in improvisation equivalent to those achieved in MUSV1019
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| MUSV1016 | 3.5 sp | Autumn 2013 |
| MUSP4153 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2025 |
Subject areas
- Musicology
- Music Performance Studies