Course: Jazz Composition credits: 2
- Course code
- MZVB18JCO4
- Name
- Jazz Composition
- Study year
- 2023-2024
- ECTS credits
- 2
- Language
- Dutch, with parts in English
- Coordinator
- A.B. Niestijl
- Modes of delivery
-
- Tutorial
- Assessments
-
- semester 7 - Other assessment
- semester 8 - Other assessment
Learning outcomes
not yet written
Content
Various topics will be discussed:
1) Melodic considerations:
- Melodic Rhythm
- Scale Resources
- Interval Patterns
- Melodic Variation via Modal Interchange
- Motivic devices such as repetition, sequence, motivic transformation, embellishments
- Guidetone lines, compound lines
- Antecedent/Consequent Phrases
- Pitch Contour
- Basic principles of counterpoint
2) Harmonic subjects such as:
- Tonal, modal and chromatic harmony
- Modulations
- Inversions/Slash Chords (Hybrids)/Poly Chords
- Pedal Point/Ostinato
- Re-Harmonization
3) Rhythm considerations:
- Harmonic Rhythm
- Metric Modulation
4) Form:
- Jazz forms such as Blues, Rhythm changes, AABA, ABAC
- Apex, Range, Pitch Contour, Melodic tension
1) Melodic considerations:
- Melodic Rhythm
- Scale Resources
- Interval Patterns
- Melodic Variation via Modal Interchange
- Motivic devices such as repetition, sequence, motivic transformation, embellishments
- Guidetone lines, compound lines
- Antecedent/Consequent Phrases
- Pitch Contour
- Basic principles of counterpoint
2) Harmonic subjects such as:
- Tonal, modal and chromatic harmony
- Modulations
- Inversions/Slash Chords (Hybrids)/Poly Chords
- Pedal Point/Ostinato
- Re-Harmonization
3) Rhythm considerations:
- Harmonic Rhythm
- Metric Modulation
4) Form:
- Jazz forms such as Blues, Rhythm changes, AABA, ABAC
- Apex, Range, Pitch Contour, Melodic tension
Included in programme(s)
School(s)
- Prince Claus Conservatoire