MUR203 Main Instrument 2 (Autumn 2021–Spring 2022)

• 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

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

• Approved the participation of at least 3 concerts / artistic projects during the academic year.
• A proficiency test on the main instrument lasting 15-20 minutes.

A concert of 15-20 minutes. Students are assessed individually. Repertoire and participation are decided in consultation with the main instrument teacher.

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

Grade: Pass / Fail