Musical knowledge II, Western classical music
7.5 ECTS creditsThe course treats form, harmony, and compositional technique in Western Viennese classical music in depth. Presentations of and practical exercises in ear training in Western tonal music are included, as well as notation. Elementary solo pieces, scales, and cadences are played on the piano. The course covers Western music history from the Middle Ages to the Baroque era. The aesthetics and function of music in society are discussed, as well as different approaches to music conventions and norms from a historical perspective.
Instruction is in the form of group lessons, individual tutorials, and seminars.
Instruction is in the form of group lessons, individual tutorials, and seminars.
Progressive specialisation:
G2F (has at least 60 credits in first‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)
Education level:
Undergraduate level
Admission requirements
Registered for KOGV00 Main Instrument I, Western Classical Music, 15 ECTS credits, KOGV02 Ensemble I, Western Classical Music, 7.5 ECTS credits, and KOGV21 Musical Knowledge I, Western Classical Music, 7.5 ECTS credits, or equivalent
Selection:
Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.
This course is included in the following programme
- Bachelor Programme in Music (studied during year 1)