Composition and Arranging 1 (pop/jazz)Laajuus (6 cr)
Course unit code: KMPM0106
General information
- Credits
- 6 cr
- Teaching language
- Finnish
Objective
The students command voice leading fluently and are able to re-harmonize melodies in a creative and many-sided manner. They are able to arrange music according to style for the regular pop/jazz-ensembles, keeping in mind the characteristics of the instruments used. If need be, the students are able to write accompanying lines and additional arranging parts to pop/jazz pieces.
Content
VOICE LEADING
RE-HARMONIZATION
Qualifications
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Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Pass (S):
The students make natural and style- faithful arrangements for diverse ensembles. They show in their arrangements their understanding of the following concepts and arranging techniques:
- voice leading
- re-harmonization
- melody harmonization
- instrumentation
The studens are able to obtain, handle and evaluate their acquired knowledge critically. They assume responsibility of their own and the group's learning and follows given directions.
Fail (0):
The students fail to achieve the minimum requirements necessary for passing.