Course code PMX210
Name of the course Additional Instrument
Languages of instruction Estonian/English
Teaching staff Karoliina Kreintaal, Katariin Raska
Responsible staff member Karoliina Kreintaal
Graded or pass/fail examinations pass/failpass/failpass/failpass/fail
Semester autumn and springautumn and springautumn and springautumn and spring
ECTS 2.002.002.002.00
Total ECTS 8 ECTS

Course aims

The aim of the subject is to get to know the history, playing/singing techniques and the repertoire of the folk music instrument or folk singing.
Possible choises of additional instrument: hiiu kannel, bagpipe, jaws harp/overtone flute, fiddle, folk singing, different types of kannels, Estonian accordeon, karmoška

Learning outcomes

On completion of the subject, the student has an overview of the history of the instrument/folk singing. Knows the playing/singing techniques and style. Student can play tunes common to that instrument's tradition or present traditional songs in various styles.