Techniques of Tonal Harmony and Harmonic Analysis 2 / MIDI

The course is a continuation of Techniques of Tonal Harmony and Harmonic Analysis I, and comprises an introduction to harmonization from late Baroque and till our time.

The course provides an introduction to traditional techniques of tonal harmony, and will expand the student's chord repertoire and harmonic understanding. This is done in combination with the student's own musical preferences. The exercises emphasize writing for choir. These exercises, in addition to a final recording in the studio, constitute the portfolio.

The course in basic music technology provides an introduction to basic sound theory, hard disc recording, sound editing, microphone choice, studio work, and sound aesthetics.

Knowledge:
An examinee with a completed qualification in MUSV2009
- has knowledge of a selection of compositional techniques from late baroque from late baroque to our time
- has knowledge of different harmonic variants and an extended chord repertoire
- has knowledge of voice-leading principles and knows how to musically set a text in choral writing
- has elementary knowledge of recording and leading choral groups

Skills:
An examinee with a completed qualification in MUSV2009
- can utilize different compositional techniques in a creative way
- can utilize extended chords and simple harmonic substitutions
- can experiment with textual and sound expressions for voices, and can lead a studio recording
- can combine his/her own musical background with different compositional techniques

Lectures and group instruction. The instruction is compulsory.

Basic Music Technology B continues the corresponding component in MUSV1017: Instruction: 2 h. pr. week for 5 weeks. Assessment: approved/not approved based on written exercises and participation in compulsory instruction.

Assessment: Portfolio containing up to 8 exercises, assessed as a whole with a pass/fail grade. The exercises can be tested through the use of the student choir or in the individual groups as a rehearsal to the final exercise with studio recording. This final exercise is the most important.