Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

  • Performing Music - Popular Music, Bachelor Program

Teaching language

Norwegian or English

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student should:
  • have knowledge of harmonic, rhythm, and melodic structures in popular music
  • be able to explain and reproduce harmony, melody, and rhythm both orally and in writing
  • be able to analyse both harmony and melodies
  • be able to identify polyrhythmics
  • be able to memorize melody, harmony, and rhythm

Contents

In this course the student focus on training the ear to identify harmonics, rhythm and melodies. The course emphasizes methods that enables the student to understand the connection between hearing and reading notes, as well as transcription. The course apply time / groove understanding and coordination of different rhythm patterns. In addition, a focus on methods for recognizing harmonies and rhythmic patterns. The course is practical and related to the main individual instrument.

Teaching and learning methods

The teaching is provided as group tuition. If appropriate, the students are divided into smaller group to differentiate the levels. The group lessons and exercises are practical with a theoretical foundation.

Parts of the teaching are compulsory. These parts are presented in Canvas at the beginning of the semester.

Expected work scope is 27 hours per credits.

Examination requirements

  • Approved attendance in compulsory classes
  • Approved one hour written semester exam

Further information is provided in Canvas at the start of the semester.

Examinations

Individual oral exam. Duration 15 minutes.

Graded assessment.

Student evaluation

The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Offered as a free-standing course

No

Admission for external candidates

No

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
MUR116 – Ear Training and Rhythm. 5
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