| Course code | JMX101 |
| Name of the course | Jazz Rhythmics |
| Languages of instruction | estonian/english |
| Teaching staff | Tanel Ruben |
| Responsible staff member | Tanel Ruben |
| Graded or pass/fail examinations | A | A | A | E |
| Semester | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| ECTS | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Total ECTS | 12 ECTS |
Course aims
This theoretical and practical course aims to introduce the treatment of jazz rhythm (jazz rhythm, interpretation and improvisation, as well as the main rhythm models of various jazz and pop music styles).
Learning outcomes
- Rhythm dictation: the ability to notate a four- to eight-bar exercise played on a piano or a percussion instrument
- Prima vista: the ability to sight-read unknown rhythmic notation; various means of expression.
- Different styles: the ability to differentiate between various rhythmic styles by ear.
- Polyrhythmics: the ability to perform polyrhythms by using different means of expression.
- Grouping: the ability to accentuate various 12-bar exercises in 4/4 beat (12-bar Blues form).
