MUR127 Ear Training
- ECTS Credits:
- 5
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Fine Arts
- Course Leader:
- Steinar Tovslid Jeffs
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Performing Music - Popular Music, Bachelor Program
Teaching language
NorwegianCourse contents
In this course the student focus on training the ear to identify harmonics, rhythm and melodies. The course emphasizes methods that enables the student to understand the connection between hearing and reading notes, as well as transcription. The course applies time / groove understanding and coordination of different rhythm patterns. In addition, a focus on methods for recognizing harmonies and rhythmic patterns. The course is practical and related to the main individual instrument.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student should:
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have knowledge of harmonic, rhythm and melodic structures in popular music
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be able to explain and reproduce harmony, melody and rhythm both orally and in writing
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be able to analyse both harmony and melodies
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be able to identify polyrhythmics
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be able to memorize melody, harmony and rhythm
Examination requirements
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Approved attendance in compulsory classes
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Approved one hour written semester exam
Further information is provided in Canvas at the start of the semester.
Teaching methods
The teaching is provided as group tuition. If appropriate, the students are divided into smaller group to differentiate the levels. The group lessons and exercises are practical with a theoretical foundation.
Parts of the teaching are compulsory. These parts are presented in Canvas at the beginning of the semester.
Expected work scope is 27 hours per credits.
Evaluation
The person responsible for the course, 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.
Admission for external candidates
Not applicable
Offered as Single Standing Module
No
Assessment methods and criteria
Individual oral exam. Duration 15 minutes.
Graded assessment.
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 |
|---|---|
| MUR116 – Ear Training and Rhythm | 5 |