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MUZ00JAZ-TH-ANA-2-OPT - Jazz-Theory and Analysis 2 optional38613/4516/2526/1/95
Study guide

MUZ00JAZ-TH-ANA-2-OPT - Jazz-Theory and Analysis 2 optional

38613/4516/2526/1/95
Academic year 2025-26
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music
    Choice package:
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (12)
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (15)
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (3)
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (6)
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (9)
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music
    Choice package:
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (12)
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (15)
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (3)
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (6)
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (9)
  • Master of Arts in Music
    Choice package:
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (12)
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (15)
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (18)
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (3)
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (6)
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (9)
  • Master of Arts in Music
    Choice package:
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (12)
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (15)
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (18)
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (3)
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (6)
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (9)
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 6 credits
Weight: 6,00
Total study time: 270,00 hours
Total cost price study materials: € 34,29
Total cost price: € 34,29
Possible deadlines for learning account: 30.11.2025 (Course takes place from beginning until end of academic year)
Nature: Optional course
Co-ordinator: Bude Kurt (dut,eng)
Language course: No
Languages: Dutch, English
Scheduled for: Academic Year
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of tolerance: A result of less than 8/20 is not tolerablefor this course unit.
Preservability: The result of this course unit is preservable according to the terms of the program you are enrolled for.

Course Content

All at level 2:

General: - Study of the most important harmonic, melodic and rhythmic elements of musical (Jazz-)syntax - Study/research of the interaction of these elements into one organic unit.

Analysis:

The classic style features: - General basic syntax of the musical phrase: - The motif, motif development, connecting motif material, the musical phrase (phrase/ subphrase)+ exercises/ analyses - Types of phrases (general) - Lengthening phrases :techniques - Connecting phrases: techniques - Small forms



Harmony:

The classical styles: The tonal functional system (continuation):

Modulations - Symmetrical chords (o7, augmented triad) - Irregular resolutions of dominant chords - Blues and blues influences - chord-scale relationships-Linear aspects of harmony-partwriting (in 4/5 part)

Type of Teaching

Individual music education
Individual instruction in music45,00 hours
Preparation for the course
Course preparation125,00 hours
Self-study
Coached study100,00 hours

Course Objectives

Learning objective ifv OLR 1-5 (musical skills and insights):
Through methodical thinking frameworks adapted to the level of training, artistic and scientific sources, provided exercises and/or musical examples from the relevant repertoire (LO1-5), the student progressively masters the knowledge and skills necessary for the chosen musical specialization.


Learning Objective ifv OLR 6-10 (Artistic Performance):
The student progressively demonstrates the ability to apply artistic and practice-oriented frames of mind and craft knowledge based on relevant scientific and artistic sources and practical examples in the context of sustained artistic presentation/performance (LO6-10).


Learning objective ifv OLR 11-14 (Artistic-social position):
The student independently constructs a fully-fledged artistic product from an authentic and substantiated artistic vision and communicates this efficiently. He/she reflects from a critical-artistic attitude and with attention to lifelong professional growth about his/her own work in relation to the music world and the broad socio-cultural context. (LO 11-14)

Evaluation

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
Exam period JuneWritten evaluation70,00
Permanent evaluation (exam period excluded)Observation30,00
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
Exam period August/SeptemberWritten evaluation70,00
Exam period August/SeptemberWritten evaluation30,00

Course Material(s)

guidebook
The Chord Scale Theory and Jazz HarmonyMandatory€ 34,29
  • Author: Barry Netlles/Richard Graf
  • Publisher: Advanced Music
  • Medium: Paper
  • For sale through sales service
  • Not in stock
Software
Mandatory
  • Medium: Software
  • For sale through sales service
  • Not in stock
Syllabus
Canvas Jazz Theory DepartmentMandatory
  • Medium: Digital learning environment
  • For sale through sales service
  • In stock
Divers material (Professor)Mandatory
  • Medium: Digital learning environment
  • For sale through sales service
  • In stock

Prerequisites

CodeDescriptionLevel
ECOOFinal attaintment levels acquierd from the course which the student followed succesfullyIntroductory

Acquired competences

CodeDescriptionLevelCategory
BMUZJLM_LO03LO3: Style insight The Bachelor graduate shows that he/she has the required style knowledge.In depth studyDLR,SWT
BMUZJLM_LO04LO4: Musical language control and integration The Bachelor graduate shows that he/she has insight into different musical parameters, names them and uses them in his/her own performance practice. Theoretic and cultural knowledge is applied in practice.In depth studyDLR,SWT
BMUZJLM_LO06LO6: Musical language application The Bachelor graduate applies the gained musical insight and deals creatively with the offered material including in the preparation and study method.In depth studyDLR,SWT
BMUZJLM_LO10LO10: Creative expression The Bachelor graduate uses musical language and imagination and ensemble and presentation skills to create an expressive performance through improvisation. He/she uses the required arrangement and composition techniques for this and has a basic knowledge of the most common instruments from the jazz idiom.In depth studyDLR,SWT
BMUZJLM_LO13LO13: Continuous artistic development The bachelor in music can explain the importance of developing him/herself continuously as an artist.In depth studyDLR,SWT

Course Sequence

to be taken together with Jazz-Theory and Analysis 1 optional.