Accompanying InstrumentsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You know the basics of accompany and key on guitar and chord marks of an acoustic guitar.

You know chord accompaniment, rhythm and keying styles, melody playing and traditional playing style/new playing methods and techniques with a five-string kantele. You know the basics of Kalevala singing and finnish music tradition and Pelimanni music.

You know the basics of percussion such as djembé and cajón and learn to apply them in your own teaching and when playing with a group.

Content

The basics of acoustic guitar: the key rhythm and keying styles and chord marks of an acoustic guitar.

The basics of five--string kantele: chord accompaniment, rhythm and keying styles, melody playing and traditional playing style/new playing methods and techniques.. The basics of Kalevala singing and music tradition and Pelimanni music.

The basic techniques to play percussion such as djembé and cajón and learn to apply them creative.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved:
You have learned the basics of acoustic guitar, five-string kantele and percussion . You can use the instruments in educational work. You are able to evaluate and develop your musical skills and have the skills for continuous learning.