Microtonal Theory & Praxis
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- Subject according curriculum
- Multimedia
- Teachers
- Todd Harrop
- Scope
- monday from 10.30h to 12h, from 14.10.2025
- Room
- ELA 5 (Grün 005)
- Duration
- 1.5 Semesterwochenstunden
- Description
We will survey a range of tuning possibilities from so-called Pythagorean through extended just intonation. Along the way we shall discuss not only techniques and repertoire but also introduce practical methods for developing your own artistic voice and praxis, whether on an analog instrument or digital computer. Students will be challenged with presenting a creative project that demonstrates an understanding of microtonality. Lectures in English.
- Credits
- 3 Creditpoints
- Comments
We will explore a range of tuning possibilities, from so-called Pythagorean tuning to extended pure tuning. Not only will we discuss techniques and repertoire, but we will also introduce practical methods you can use to develop your own artistic voice and practice, whether on an analog instrument or a digital computer. Students will be asked to present a creative project that demonstrates their understanding of microtonality. Lectures in English.
- Modules
- Wahlmodul freie Wahl (alle Studiengänge)