Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

  • Performing Music - Popular Music, Bachelor Program

Teaching language

Norwegian

Prerequisites

MUR162 Main Instrument 1

Learning outcomes

The student will:
  • be familiar with different styles in various songwriter and artist traditions
  • have acquired good improvisational skills
  • be able to apply various methods for effective and targeted rehearsal of music
  • have a broad and reflective basis to recognize and understand the various forms of musical work in relation to song writing and artist profession
  • be able to apply style knowledge related to its main instrument in an ensemble situation within the popular music tradition

Contents

Ensemble (5 credits)

Main instrument (20 credits)

 

The course includes:

  • Development of individuality
  • Various communication techniques
  • Introduction to various methods of song writing
  • Pitching songs to music publishing/media
  • Entrepreneurship and career planning
  • Improvisation
  • Development of instrumental/vocal skills
  • Development of style understanding and repertoire
  • Development of a personal expression
  • Knowledge of relevant methodology and development of their own working practices
  • The harmonic, melodic and rhythmic foundation for different types of improvisational music
  • Transcribe
  • Accompaniment and arranging for separate instrument
  • Rehearse, reproducing recorded music and aural playing
  • Recording practices, technological and arrangement aspects of recording music
  • Interaction and communication in various formats
  • Interpretation and concerts

Examination requirements

Approved the participation of at least 3 concerts / artistic projects during the academic year.

Examinations

  • A skill test at main instrument
  • A concert of 10-15 minutes

Both parts must be passed in order to pass the exam.

Rank Expressions: Pass / Fail

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.

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
MUR126 – Individual Performance 2. 15
MUR205 – Individual Performance 3. 10
MUR204 – Individual Performance 3. 10
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