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MUSP4146 - Accompaniment B

About

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Practical examination
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Practical examination 100/100 30 minutes

Course content

The course covers accompaniment-/ensemble literature for the most common solo instruments/songs of important periods and genres. The student will accompany at internal concerts in the study period. The student may choose to specialize in one particular genre. Students will receive some training in reduction of orchestra transcriptions etc. For piano and guitar: some basic training in general bass playing/figuration,for guitar also tabulator playing. The student must independently organize accompaniment with fellow students at the start of the semester.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

The candidate:

  • as knowledge about the role as a piano coach, continuo-playing and score-playing.

Skills:

The candidate:

  • has been trained in interactiv accompagnying other musicians and singers
  • has been trained in prima vista playing.
  • can present and convey music to an audience

Learning methods and activities

Weekly individual instruction and/or group instruction. Observation of teachers accompaiment lectures. The student must participate with accompanying playing in at least two concerts prior to the exams.

Instruction is obligatory and demands minimum 80% attendance.

Compulsory assignments

  • Participation at 2 concerts
  • Satisfactory participation in compulsory instruction
  • A minimum of 90 minutes studied repertoire

Further on evaluation

Practical examination in accompaniment.

The studied repertoire (90 minutes) includes the program for the examination concert and must be delivered medio April.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Music Performance (MMUSP)
Music Performance Studies (BMUSP)

Required previous knowledge

Requires passed MUSP4136 or equivalent with piano, guitar or other accompaniment instrument. A high level in prima-vista playing will be an advantage.

More on the course

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  30.0 SP
Study level: Fourth-year courses, level IV

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Term no.: 2
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2025

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Music Performance Studies
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Music

Examination

Examination arrangement: Practical examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Spring ORD Practical examination 100/100
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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