Course: Harmony & Counterpoint: Advanced 2 credits: 3

Course code
SPCCV25HCA2
Name
Harmony & Counterpoint: Advanced 2
Study year
2025-2026
ECTS credits
3
Language
English
Coordinator
W.H. Buma
Modes of delivery
  • Action learning
  • Assignment
  • Learning community
  • Practical / Training
Assessments
  • TEST-01 - Other assessment

Learning outcomes

Semester 1: advanced four-part harmony, using elements of polyphony within a homophonic setting. Includes complex usage of ornamental notes, basics of stylistic writing, harmonising a melody in other voices than
soprano, basics of instrumentation.
Semester 2: beginnings of polyphonic writing. Includes motivic variations and writing two-part inventions and three-part sinfonias in a myriad of styles.

Content

In this course students learn the basics of polyphonic writing.
Semester 1 focuses on elements of polyphony within homophonic four-part writing; 
semester 2 focuses on writing two- and three-part inventions and sinfonias.