Course syllabus - The Personal Aspect of the Guitar II

7.5 credits

MKM035

Autumn semester 2013

First cycle

G1F (First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements).

Chamber Music

School of Education, Culture and Communication

2013-02-01

This syllabus is not current and will not be given any more

Literature lists

Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.

Objectives

To be able to understand the influence of the classical guitar in different cultures.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student is expected to be able to:
-individually and on a good level use musical and technical tools received during the course for own practicing.
-play together with other guitarists.
-perform works in front of groups of listeners.
-give a detailed plan of the history and physiology of the guitar.
-spoken and written show the many different uses for the guitar and it's repertoire.

Course content

Active listening. Guitar playing with motoric and musical training. The guitar in a historic perspective. Repertoire knowledge. Technique and interpretation. Listening at guitar music and discussions about different aspects of works for guitar and their performance issues.

Tuition

Lessons in big and small groups. Guitar playing on a basic level.

Specific requirements

The personal aspect of the guitar 7,5 credit or equivalent.

Examination

Exercise (INL1), 1.5 credits, marks Pass (G)
Participation (NÄR1), 6 credits, marks Pass (G)

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Grade

Pass, Fail