Solfege 1Laajuus (4 cr)

Objectives

The objective of the course is to enhance the understanding of tonal music and its central phenomena.

Upon completing the study module, the student will be able to analyze music from the tonal era, through personal performance, by listening and in written form.

Content

Melodic comprehension
• singing and writing melodies containing fundamental elements of tonal music

Harmonic comprehension
• perceiving harmony containing fundamental elements of tonal music from chord dictations and music examples

Rhythmic comprehension
• perceiving basic rhythms and irregularly divided rhythmic patterns by playing and writing

Prerequisites

Competence equivalent to the extensive curriculum of a music institute.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail

The student is able to complete the tasks fairly smoothly. Errors occur, but the performance still forms a coherent whole.

Further information

Music degree students have priority for this course. The instructor approves students for the course.