MUR162 Main Instrument 1

The course is connected to the following study programs

• Performing Music - Popular Music, Bachelor Program

Course contents

Ensemble (5 credits)

Ear training (5 credits)

Music Theory (5 credits)

Main instrument (20 credits)

 

The course includes:

• Various communication techniques

• Development of individuality

• Introduction to various methods of song writing

• Improvisation

• Development of instrumental/vocal skills

• Development of style understanding and repertoire

• Knowledge of relevant methodology and development of own working practices

• The harmonic and rhythmic foundation of 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 create, perform and communicate written songs at a high level

• convey artist profession at a high level

• have broad knowledge of creative and independent ways of working within a songwriter and artist profession

• be able to master important compositional techniques that lyrics and music creates

• have insight into methods for efficient rehearsal of music

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

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

• know important songwriters and performers within the various roles in different music genres

• be able to adapt to different musical venues and media

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

Examination requirements

1) Passed written test in ear training with subsequent practical oral test with ear training teacher and principal teacher
2) Passed written test in music theory
3) Passed concert concerts during the academic year (information presented in Canvas at the start of the semester)
4) Approved the participation of at least 3 concerts / artistic projects during the academic year
5) Approved participation in various projects and seminars presented at the start of the semester.

Teaching methods

The teaching will include individual lessons and group instruction. During the academic year, students participate in various mandatory projects and seminars, overview of this is presented by semester. Each student is given individual tuition within songwriter and artist profession. Main instrument instruction may periodically 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
MUR122 – Individual Performance 1	25
MUE102 – Electronic Music Theory	5