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MUZ00JAZZ-FUS-PIANO-1-OPT - Jazz Fusion Piano optional17733/4722/2627/1/74
Study guide

MUZ00JAZZ-FUS-PIANO-1-OPT - Jazz Fusion Piano optional

17733/4722/2627/1/74
Academic year 2026-27
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music
    Choice package:
    • Jazz Instrument Keuzevak
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music
    Choice package:
    • Jazz Instrument - keuzevakken
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music
  • Master of Arts in de muziek
    Choice package:
    • Jazz - keuzevak (6sp)
  • Master of Arts in Music
  • Master of Arts in Music
  • Master of Arts in Music
    Choice package:
    • Jazz - keuzevak (6sp)
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 6 credits
Weight: 6,00
Total study time: 180,00 hours
Possible deadlines for learning account: 30.11.2026 (Course takes place from beginning until end of academic year)
Nature: Optional course
Co-ordinator: Schreurs Dirk (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

- Development of correct breathing, body posture and coordination
- Study of improvisation, harmony and interpretation and practical application in the realm of jazz-fusion compositions
- Heurism of jazz-fusion styles: in-depth analysis of authentic jazz-fusion recordings by transcription, analysis, study and imitation.
- Study of various comping styles (a.o. two-hand funk patterns, gospel voicings) and their application within the realm of jazz-fusion compositions
- Study of the major compositions taken from the jazz-fusion literature.
- Research into existing interpretations and possibilities for the development of an academic/artistic view on the contemporary evolution within the different sound palettes in the jazz-fusion realm.

Type of Teaching

Individual music education
Individual instruction in music15,00 hours
Preparation for the course
Course preparation165,00 hours

Course Objectives

- Mastery of instrumental skills in the realm of jazz-fusion
- Optimal development of the artistic personality and musical expressive capabilities

At minor level:

The student acquires additional competences and skills to complement the programme’s learning outcomes.

Evaluation

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
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Exam period JuneArtistic test100,00
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
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Exam period August/SeptemberArtistic test100,00

Prerequisites

CodeDescriptionLevel
ESOFinal attainment level: secundary educationIntroductory

Course Sequence

previously registered for Piano 3.