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The course is connected to the following study programs

  • Performing Music - Popular Music, Bachelor Program

Teaching language

Norwegian

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student should:

  • have an overview of the harmonic and the theory for different types of popular music
  • be able to listen to transcription by ear
  • be able to explain and reproduce harmony, melody and rhythm both orally and in writing
  • be able to use related software for music notation

be able to relate theoretical knowledge and aural work to his/her main field of study

Contents

The course includes ear training and music theory. The student works with the course through analysis, transcription, ear training and recognition of harmony structures. Knowledge of music and understanding of form are central, in addition to work with time and groove understanding in the rhythmic genres. Work is done on a holistic approach to music theory using digital music tools. The student works with different forms of notation and methods for transcribing for their own instrument.

Teaching and learning methods

The teaching consists of lectures and group teaching. Students will receive individual feedback in Canvas on assignments during the semester. In the course, the digital programs Sibelius and Apple Logic are used as working tools.

Parts of the teaching compulsory. These parts will be presented in Canvas at the start of the semester.

The expected scope of work is 27 hours per credit.

Examination requirements

  • Approved attendance at compulsory teaching.
  • 1-3 approved assignments given during the semester.

Further information will be given in Canvas at the start of the semester.

Examinations

The exam consists of two parts:

  • Part 1: Individual oral test in ear training of 15 minutes. This accounts for 40% of the final grade.
  • Part 2: Individual written test of 2 hours in ear training and music theory. This accounts for 60% of the final grade.

Character Expression: Graded Grade

Student evaluation

The course coordinator, in consultation with the student representative, determines the form of evaluation and whether the courses are to have a mid-term or final evaluation, cf. chapter 4.1 of the quality system. Information about the evaluation method for the course will be published in Canvas.

Offered as a free-standing course

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
MUR113 – Main Instrument 1. 5
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