Course - Accompaniment B - MUSP4146
Accompaniment B
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About the course
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
Regular individual and/or group tuition. Observation of accompaniment lessons with a teacher. The student must participate with accompanying playing in at least two concert performances prior to the exam.
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.
Subject areas
- Music Performance Studies