Fluency in Odd Meters 1 (Savvas Anastasiou)
Module code
M-JP-FIOM1
Curricular domain
Practical/Theory Classes
Credits
3
Group size
5
Number of course weeks
30
Class duration
One 30-minute class per week
Total contact hours
15 hours. If there are fewer applications for this subject than indicated in the description, it will typically proceed with proportionally less contact time (and accordingly more individual attention per student), but in case of on-campus classes never with fewer than 3 students.
Study load
69 hours
Form / content / level
Prerequisites
Completion of Rhythm Lab 1. This subject can also be followed by online CFT students.
Competencies
Aims
To develop a theoretical/technical control in odd meters.
To learn how to use the material to make music/improvise on the instrument.
Relation to other modules
Related to Music Theory, Rhythm-lab, Odd meters elective band, main subject of the students.
Content
In this module, the students will go deep into understanding, feeling and playing odd meters. The module starts by easy first steps/exercises and gradually goes deeper. After each small goal is achieved, the students will be asked to demonstrate musical usage of what they learned. This module includes chapters such as:
1) Feeling the Bar;
2) Converting material we know from 4/4 to odd meters;;
3) Usage of rests, motifs, rhythmic displacement;
4) Using Konnokol to help the student understand the subdivisions;
5) Using polyrhythms to develop rhythmic freedom.
Mode(s) of instruction
Group classes with individual meetings at the end of the year.
Material & Tools
Any device that makes it possible for the student to send me in written versions and videos/recordings of the assignments.
Student activity
n/a
Examination and assessment
Mode(s) of assessment
Assessment by the instructor.
Criteria
The students have to demonstrate mastery of the elements described under Contents.
Active participation.
Pass requirements
The student has completed this module if being awarded a minimum grade of 5.5.
Examination procedure
At the end of the first semester the student is awarded a formative grade, which will be expressed as satisfactory/unsatisfactory.
Throughout the second semester, the students will have to hand in 3 assignments (written version and a video/recording) where they demonstrate musical/practical mastery of the elements.
These assignments will be graded.
Resit options
Module summary
This Module aims to help the student develop control and understanding in odd meters, both in a theoretical and in a practical/musical way.