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MUZ00KLAV-PR-TG-HARM1-OPT - Piano practice / Applied harmony optional7814/4722/2627/1/00
Study guide

MUZ00KLAV-PR-TG-HARM1-OPT - Piano practice / Applied harmony optional

7814/4722/2627/1/00
Academic year 2026-27
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music
    Choice package:
    • Orkestinstrument Keuzevak
    • Polyfoon Instrument - Keuzevak
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music
    Choice package:
    • Orkestinstrument - keuzevakken
    • Polyfoon instrument - keuzevakken
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music
  • Master of Arts in de muziek
    Choice package:
    • 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:
    • 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:
    • Orkestinstrument - keuzevak (12sp)
    • Orkestinstrument - keuzevak (9sp)
    • Polyfoon instrument - keuzevak (6sp)
    • Polyfoon instrument - keuzevak (9sp)
    • Zang - keuzevak (12sp)
    • Zang - keuzevak (15sp)
  • Master of Arts in Music
    Choice package:
    • 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: 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: De Backer Helmut (dut,eng)
Other teaching staff: Mulleman Tim (dut,eng), Vandewiele Marc (dut)
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

The student and his teacher propose a specific program that meets the needs of the student. Both of the following components are always present, the accent may be different.
1. Playing piano scores
2. applied harmony on piano and/or private instrument
-Reducing, arranging and performing score excerpts from vocal, instrumental and orchestral repertoire
-Improvisation, arrangement of melodies with attention to all musical parameters
-Developing different accompaniment figures such as the development of basso continuo,
working out chord progressions and play from letter symbols

Type of Teaching

Individual music education
Individual instruction in music30,00 hours
Preparation for the course
Course preparation150,00 hours

Course Objectives

At minor level:

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

Evaluation

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
Permanent evaluation (exam period excluded)Portfolio100,00Assessment of milestones throughout the academic year. Specific content, format, and deadlines: see the course page on Canvas.
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
Exam period August/SeptemberArtistic test100,00

Course Material(s): Mandatory

Music from the Baroque to the XXI century (available via imslp, physical and/or digital library)
• Material for piano and material from the student's instrument repertoire

Prerequisites

CodeDescriptionLevel
ESOFinal attainment level: secundary educationIntroductory

Counselling/guidance

The teacher provides individual guidance during the contact sessions of the course unit (technique, analysis, interpretation, study approach, and repertoire development). Additional guidance is available by appointment, either in person or online. Practical information, the schedule, and evaluation dates can be found on the course page on Canvas.

Course Sequence

There are no prerequisites for this course.