Overtone Singing (Mikula Schulz)
Module code
M-JP-OVSI
Curricular domain
Profile, extension and depth: Practical Classes
Credits
4
Group size
individual
Number of course weeks
15
Class duration
One 30-minute lesson per week
Total contact hours
8 hours
Study load
104 hours
Form / content / level
Prerequisites
Admitted to second year Jazz & Pop or, Composition for Film and Theatre. This subject can only be followed on-campus.
Competencies
Aims
Students learn how to listen to and produce overtones in at least one of four different presented styles. In addition, they know the harmonic scale.
Relation to other modules
This module is related to vocal modules.
Content
We will first listen to different styles of overtone singing, focusing on the Mongolian and western- European techniques. After acquiring the theoretical background of the harmonic scale and some basic anatomic structures we will experiment with vowels and finally produce overtones. Finally we dive more into the different styles of the Khöömei and the different timbres attached to them.
Mode(s) of instruction
Individual training sessions.
Material & Tools
Handed out by the instructor (where applicable).
Student activity
n/a
Examination and assessment
Mode(s) of assessment
Assessment by the instructor at the end of the lessons.
Criteria
Students should have mastered the elements described under Contents. Active participation is an important criterion.
Pass requirements
The student has completed this module if they are graded "satisfactory".
Examination procedure
Evaluation.
Resit options
Module summary
Being in touch with overtones and produce them yourself.