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MUZ00JAZZ-RITM-3-OPT - Jazz Rhythm 3 optional17737/4722/2627/1/16
Study guide

MUZ00JAZZ-RITM-3-OPT - Jazz Rhythm 3 optional

17737/4722/2627/1/16
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:
    • Compositie - keuzevak 1 (18sp)
    • Compositie - keuzevak 2 (15sp)
    • Computer Muziek Compositie - keuzevak (15sp)
    • Directie - keuzevak (6sp)
    • Directie - keuzevak (9sp)
    • Jazz - keuzevak (6sp)
    • Live Electronics / Hybrid Performance - keuzevak (12sp)
    • Live Electronics / Hybrid Performance - keuzevak (6sp)
    • Muziekschriftuur - keuzevak (12sp)
    • Orkerstinstrument - keuzevak (9sp)
    • Polyfoon Instrument - Keuzevak (3sp)
    • Polyfoon Instrument - Keuzevak (6sp)
    • Polyfoon Instrument - Keuzevak (9sp)
    • Zang - keuzevak (6sp)
  • Master of Arts in Music
    Choice package:
    • Muziekschriftuur - keuzevak (12sp)
    • Orkestinstrument - keuzevak (12sp)
    • Orkestinstrument - keuzevak (9sp)
    • Polyfoon instrument - keuzevak (3sp)
    • Polyfoon instrument - keuzevak (6sp)
    • Polyfoon instrument - keuzevak (9sp)
    • Zang - keuzevak (12sp)
    • Zang - keuzevak (15sp)
  • Master of Arts in Music
    Choice package:
    • Muziekschriftuur - keuzevak (12sp)
    • Orkestinstrument - keuzevak (9sp)
    • Polyfoon instrument - keuzevak (3sp)
    • Polyfoon instrument - keuzevak (6sp)
    • Polyfoon instrument - keuzevak (9sp)
    • Zang - keuzevak (12sp)
    • Zang - keuzevak (15sp)
  • Master of Arts in Music
    Choice package:
    • Compositie - keuzevak 1 (18sp)
    • Compositie - keuzevak 2 (15sp)
    • Computer Muziek Compositie - keuzevak (15sp)
    • Directie - keuzevak (6sp)
    • Directie - keuzevak (9sp)
    • Jazz - keuzevak (6sp)
    • Live Electronics / Hybrid Performance - keuzevak (12sp)
    • Live Electronics / Hybrid Performance - keuzevak (6sp)
    • Muziekschriftuur - keuzevak (12sp)
    • Orkerstinstrument - keuzevak (9sp)
    • Polyfoon Instrument - Keuzevak (3sp)
    • Polyfoon Instrument - Keuzevak (6sp)
    • Polyfoon Instrument - Keuzevak (9sp)
    • Zang - keuzevak (6sp)
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
Weight: 3,00
Total study time: 90,00 hours
Possible deadlines for learning account: 30.11.2026 (Course takes place from beginning until end of academic year)
Nature: Optional course
Co-ordinator: Van Marle Peter (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

1. Concept of "Short-Long": The assimilation of the subdivision of any time signature and any possible combination of "short-long"; with practical exercises for integrating this concept into any form of musical-rhythmic improvisation.
2.Rhythmic Consciousness: Understanding rhythm as a combination of subdivision and note grouping. The Indian concepts of ";Gatis"; and ";Chans"; are used for this purpose. Practical exercises to integrate this concept include defining the subdivision of the beat and using specific note groupings within the chosen subdivisions. This is in order to promote rhythmic awareness and the integration of extreme rhythmic precision in performance.
3. Odd time signatures: A specific approach to learning to deal with odd time signatures. This method allows for the development of different views on this. Through practical exercises, the student will strive for a fluent and natural performance practice, both in reading and in improvised situations.
4. Polyrhythms: Analysis and practical exercises on polyrhythms, focusing on the principle of cycles, movement and differentiation. These poly-rhythmic figures are used as a basis for simulating different speeds within a basic tempo.

Type of Teaching

Individual music education
Individual instruction in music30,00 hours
Preparation for the course
Course preparation60,00 hours

Course Objectives

- The student can apply his acquired style knowledge within the broader context of various ensembles (duo, trio, Quartet, big band, salsa band...)
- The student has the necessary rhythmic-musical skills and insights to adapt himself -as accompanist and as a soloist- into various professional ensembles and orchestras

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 JuneOral evaluation100,00
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
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Exam period August/SeptemberOral evaluation100,00

Prerequisites

CodeDescriptionLevel
ECOOFinal attaintment levels acquierd from the course which the student followed succesfullyIn depth study

Course Sequence

previously registered for Jazz Rhythm 2 optional.