Musical knowledge II, Western classical music

Education facts

Code: KOGV22

The course examines form, harmony and compositional technique in Western Viennese classical music in depth. The course also includes lectures and practical exercises in ear training within Western tonal music and notation. Elementary solo pieces, scales and cadences are played on the piano. The course covers Western music history from antiquity to the Baroque era. The aesthetics and function of music in society are discussed, as well as different approaches to music conventions and norms from a historical perspective. Instruction is in the form of group lessons, individual tutorials and seminars.

Entry requirements

Registered for KOGV00 Main instrument I, Western classical music (15 credits), KOGV02 Ensemble I, Western classical music (7.5 credits), and KOGV21 Musical knowledge I, Western classical music (7.5 credits). An equivalence assessment can be made.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Musical knowledge II, Western classical music

  Karlstad University

  Arvika

  Start date: 18 January 2027

  End date: 6 June 2027

  Pace of study: 25 %