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Composition and Arranging 1 (pop/jazz)Laajuus (5 cr)

Code: KMPM0112

Credits

5 op

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

REHARMONIZATION
• diatonic and mediantic reharmonization
• reharmonization of tonic and subdominant chords
• reharmonization of cadential areas
• control of bass lines and chromaticism
• deceptive resolutions and free reharmonization

HARMONIZATION OF MELODY
• two- to three-part harmony
• counter-melodies, obbligato lines and riffs
• four- to five-part sectional harmony (melody-derived, harmony-derived, and linear)

INSTRUMENTATION
• writing for pop/jazz band instruments
• writing for strings, wind instruments, and the human voice
• instrument range, transposition, and special characteristics

COMPOSITION OF ADDITIONAL SECTIONS (INTRODUCTION, INTERLUDE, CODA)

Qualifications

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Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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.

Enrollment

02.08.2021 - 05.09.2021

Timing

30.08.2021 - 20.05.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Campus

Finnish Music Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue
Teachers
  • Juha Kujanpää
Groups
  • KPD19S1
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music

Objectives

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

REHARMONIZATION
• diatonic and mediantic reharmonization
• reharmonization of tonic and subdominant chords
• reharmonization of cadential areas
• control of bass lines and chromaticism
• deceptive resolutions and free reharmonization

HARMONIZATION OF MELODY
• two- to three-part harmony
• counter-melodies, obbligato lines and riffs
• four- to five-part sectional harmony (melody-derived, harmony-derived, and linear)

INSTRUMENTATION
• writing for pop/jazz band instruments
• writing for strings, wind instruments, and the human voice
• instrument range, transposition, and special characteristics

COMPOSITION OF ADDITIONAL SECTIONS (INTRODUCTION, INTERLUDE, CODA)

Learning materials and recommended literature

Oppimateriaali on opintojakson aikana jaettavaa itseopiskelumateriaalia oppimistehtävineen sekä tietoverkkojen välityksellä saavutettavaa materiaalia. Opintojaksolla käytettävä materiaali on sähköistä oppimateriaalia.

Teaching methods

Opintojaksolla osallistut lähi- ja/tai etäopetukseen sekä teet itsenäisiä oppimistehtäviä säännöllisesti. Perehdyt myös opintojaksolla jaettuun sähköiseen oppimateriaaliin.

Student workload

- lähi- ja/tai etäopiskelu: 45 t
- itsenäinen työskentely (oppimateriaaliin perehtyminen ja oppimistehtävien tekeminen): 90 t

Yhteensä: 135 t

Further information for students

Arviointimenetelminä käytetään mm. jatkuvaa palautteenantoa sekä itsearviointia säännöllisten oppimistehtävien avulla. Osa itsenäisistä oppimistehtävistä jaetaan ryhmälle ja vertaisarvioidaan.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

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.

Prerequisites

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