Harmony Analysis Tasks in the Music Theory Admission Test for Higher Music Education in Norway: A Proposal for Development
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The digital music theory admission test for higher music education in Norway uses two alternative symbol systems for harmony analysis. In the view adopted here, both systems are unnecessarily complex for an admission test, where a lower level of theoretical knowledge would suffice. In addition, both systems focus on the so-called Euroclassical music tradition and largely ignore the conventions of other musical styles. Moreover, the literature suggested for candidates preparing for the test is not properly aligned with the test. This article outlines the harmony tasks in the admission test, discusses issues with the test design, reviews the literature suggested for candidates, and explores the symbol systems used in the test. As a proposal for development, the article suggests that a different analysis system be used for the test.
Source: PlaySpace
DOI: 10.31265/ps.821
Author: Esa Lilja
Institution: University of Stavanger
Language: English
Subfield: Music
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4405475918