Course: Accompanying for Pianists/Guitarists and Singers 1 credits: 3

Course code
SPCCV25APGS1
Name
Accompanying for Pianists/Guitarists and Singers 1
Study year
2025-2026
ECTS credits
3
Language
English
Coordinator
W.H. Buma
Modes of delivery
  • Practical / Training
  • Tutorial
Assessments
  • TEST-01 - Other assessment

Learning outcomes

- Learning to focus on interaction between singer and accompanist in jazz context.
- Learning to become more confident in dealing with the band in practical musical situations.
- Learning to express style and musical ideas in a musical and focused way.

Content

There is a definate gap in the jazz course for an elective focusing on the musical relationships between singer and accompanist. many of the singers and pianists have expressed enthusiasm at the idea of focusing on this area. how to count in, how to communicate different styles, musical ideas, tempos and time signatures in a professional and effecient way. and to work on the tools needed for the singer and accompanist to interact together and have the abilty to make music.