Curricula

Objective

You recognize simple musical phenomena such as chord progressions, melodies, key signatures, both from sheet music and by ear. You are able to perform them by singing and using your own instrument. You can use your voice and body to comprehend and teach melodies and rhythms to others. You can write a melody in sheet music with chord symbols from a simple piece, transpose it, and adapt it for the required ensemble. If needed, you can harmonize the melody yourself. You can critically assess the content covered in this course and evaluate your own skills and their development.

Content

Basic concepts of music theory
Aural recognition, singing, and playing intervals, chords, and chord progressions with your own instrument
Fundamentals of music notation
Real chord symbols, chord degrees, and basic analysis
Key signatures and major modes
Harmonizing melodies
Fundamentals of arranging

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass:
You are able to recognize simple musical phenomena, such as chord progressions, melodies, and keys, both visually from sheet music and by ear. You are able to perform these by singing and using your own instrument. You know how to use your voice and body to comprehend and teach melodies and rhythms to others. You can write a melody in musical notation with chord symbols for a simple song and, if necessary, harmonize it yourself. You are capable of transposing and arranging a piece for the required ensemble. You are able to critically evaluate the contents covered in the course, and you can assess your own skills and their development. You have a command of the phenomena and basic concepts of music theory.