MUR203 Main Instrument 2
- ECTS Credits:
- 25
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Fine Arts
- Course Leader:
- Askil Lænd Holm
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian
- Duration:
- 2 terms
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Performing Music - Popular Music, Bachelor Program
Teaching language
NorwegianPrerequisites
MUR162 Main Instrument 1
Course contents
Ensemble (5 credits)
Main instrument (20 credits)
The course includes:
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Development of individuality
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Various communication techniques
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Introduction to various methods of song writing
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Pitching songs to music publishing/media
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Entrepreneurship and career planning
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Improvisation
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Development of instrumental/vocal skills
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Development of style understanding and repertoire
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Development of a personal expression
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Knowledge of relevant methodology and development of their own working practices
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The harmonic, melodic and rhythmic foundation for different types of improvisational music
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Transcribe
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Accompaniment and arranging for separate instrument
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Rehearse, reproducing recorded music and aural playing
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Recording practices, technological and arrangement aspects of recording music
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Interaction and communication in various formats
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Interpretation and concerts
Learning outcomes
The student will:
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be familiar with different styles in various songwriter and artist traditions
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have acquired good improvisational skills
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be able to apply various methods for effective and targeted rehearsal of music
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have a broad and reflective basis to recognize and understand the various forms of musical work in relation to song writing and artist profession
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be able to apply style knowledge related to its main instrument in an ensemble situation within the popular music tradition
Examination requirements
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Approved the participation of at least 3 concerts / artistic projects during the academic year.
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A proficiency test on the main instrument lasting 15-20 minutes.
Evaluation
The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.
Assessment methods and criteria
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
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 |
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MUR126 – Individual Performance 2 | 15 |
MUR205 – Individual Performance 3 | 10 |
MUR204 – Individual Performance 3 | 10 |