Study Guide

Objective

The student
- is familiar with Baroque harmonics and the basics of basso continuo.
- is able to write out a bass part with numbers.
- students with cembalo as their main instrument: learning how to play an accompaniment by numbers.

Content

- literature
- lectures
- listening
- concert visits
- analysis and reflection
- carrying out a concert project

Location and time

Integrated in the studies under the whole academic year.

Materials

Most important primary historical sources, as well as the secondary literature about Baroque music.

Teaching methods

- literature
- lectures
- listening
- concert visits
- analysis and reflection
- carrying out a concert project
- group tuition and homework
- the course ends with a rehearsal concert

Exam schedules

The portfolio must be kept up-to-date.

Completion alternatives

Will be discussed individually and only in exceptional cases.

Further information

Learning objectives

Students learn the basics of continuo playing and its role in baroque music. During the course, students gain basic skills in continuo playing from both the harpsichordist's and the singer's point of view. After the course, the student can play simple continuo parts together with singing.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The course is passed when the student participates actively, develops independent individual thinking and is able to transfer the theoretical knowledge in to the practical music making.

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is passed when the student participates actively, develops independent individual thinking and is able to transfer the theoretical knowledge in to the practical music making.

Qualifications

No previous knowledge requirement.