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Counterpoint and Voice LeadingLaajuus (4 cr)

Code: 2X00GX90

Credits

4 op

Objectives

Students have learned the principles and basic structures of modal and tonal polyphony and they have an ability to apply that into writing music.

Content

• 2 and 3-voice (optional) counterpoint
• exercises
• literature

Prerequisites

Competence corresponding to the extensive curriculum of Finnish music institute.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail

The student actively participates in the teaching. The exercises demonstrate competence of polyphonic writing. The exercises are in accordance with the given style model and do not have significant voice-leading errors

Further information

Music students have priority for this course. The teacher accepts students for the course.

Enrolment period

03.08.2024 - 01.09.2024

Timing

02.09.2024 - 09.05.2025

Credits

4 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Music

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

6 - 25

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Culture and Arts, Music
  • Degree Programme in Culture and Arts, Music
Teachers
  • Pasi Lyytikäinen
Person in charge

Hannu Pohjannoro

Groups
  • 24MUSE
  • 24MUPE
  • 24MUPESA

Objectives (course unit)

Students have learned the principles and basic structures of modal and tonal polyphony and they have an ability to apply that into writing music.

Content (course unit)

• 2 and 3-voice (optional) counterpoint
• exercises
• literature

Prerequisites (course unit)

Competence corresponding to the extensive curriculum of Finnish music institute.

Further information (course unit)

Music students have priority for this course. The teacher accepts students for the course.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

The student actively participates in the teaching. The exercises demonstrate competence of polyphonic writing. The exercises are in accordance with the given style model and do not have significant voice-leading errors

Assessment scale

0-5