MUR113 Main Instrument 1

The course is connected to the following study programs

• Performing Music - Popular Music, Bachelor Program

Teaching language

Norwegian

Course contents

Ensemble (5 credits)
Aural training(5 credits)
Music theory (5 credits)
Main instrument (20 credits)

• The course includes:

• Improvisation

• Development of instrumental/vocal skills

• Development of style understanding and repertoire

• Knowledge of relevant methodology and development of their own working practices

• The harmonic and rhythmic foundation for different types of improvisational music

• Line training and scale training

• Aural based transcribing

• Accompaniment and arranging for separate instrument

• Rehearse and aural playing

• Recording practice, technological and arrangement aspects of recording associated with the instrument

• Interaction and communication in various formats

• Work with time/groove understanding and coordination of various rhythm patterns

• Song - unanimously and in combination with other melodic, rhythmic harmonious voice, for example backing vocals

• Sound and texture (sound) including stage sound

• Ensemble leadership

Learning outcomes

The student will:

• be able to perform and communicate music at a high level

• have broad knowledge of creative and independent ways of working within the instrument

• be able to master important techniques of the instrument

• have insight into methods for efficient rehearsal of music

• have a broad understanding of various forms and form concepts of music

• reproduce melody and rhythm orally, in writing and on the main instrument

• have knowledge of the basic instruments' different roles in different music genres

• be able to adapt to different musical venues within the most common genres on the instrument

• be able to acquire material from various notation methods and on the ear

Examination requirements

1. Passing written test in ear training with subsequent practical oral test with ear training teacher and principal teacher

2. Passing the written test in music theory

3. Passed interaction concerts during the academic year (indicated in the semester plan lodged at the start of semester)

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

5. Approved participation in various projects and seminars that will be presented at the start of semester.

Teaching methods

The teaching will include individual lessons and group instruction. During the academic year, students participate in various mandatory projects and seminars. An overview of this is presented by the start of semester. Each student is given individual instruction on their instrument. Main instrument instruction may periodically be organized flexibly to allow for different projects. Attendance is obligatory for teaching.

Expected scope of work for the average student is 27 hours per credit.

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.

Assessment methods and criteria

Joint concert with individual technical test

Rank Expressions: Pass/Fail

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
MUR121 – Individual Performance 1	25
MUR123 – Applied Music Theory	5