Pop- and Jazz Theory and ArrangementLaajuus (3 cr)
Code: 2X00GZ38
Credits
3 op
Objectives
Students are able to:
• perceive and construct common triads and seventh chords
• create informative chord charts for the band
• write melodies and instrumental parts for small ensembles
• perform instrument-specific parts for band instruments in accordance with their characteristics
Content
• Notating triads and seventh chords with real chord symbols
• Common chord progressions
• Phrasing practices in popular music and jazz
• Instrumentation and notation for band instruments
Assessment criteria, pass/fail
Successful completion requires the student’s active participation in the course’s face-to-face meetings and the satisfactory completion of assigned tasks.
Further information
Attendance: 80 %
Enrolment period
09.06.2025 - 12.12.2025
Timing
13.01.2026 - 05.05.2026
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Music
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
6 - 15
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Culture and Arts, Music
Teachers
- Kalle Elkomaa
Person in charge
Kalle Elkomaa
Groups
-
24MUSTE
Objectives (course unit)
Students are able to:
• perceive and construct common triads and seventh chords
• create informative chord charts for the band
• write melodies and instrumental parts for small ensembles
• perform instrument-specific parts for band instruments in accordance with their characteristics
Content (course unit)
• Notating triads and seventh chords with real chord symbols
• Common chord progressions
• Phrasing practices in popular music and jazz
• Instrumentation and notation for band instruments
Further information (course unit)
Attendance: 80 %
Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)
Successful completion requires the student’s active participation in the course’s face-to-face meetings and the satisfactory completion of assigned tasks.
Assessment scale
0-5