Learn this fun and illuminating skill based on the Eighteenth-century Neapolitan tradition of music education. Students will learn Galant Schemata, patterns and shapes at the keyboard, and develop the ability to combine these to build musical compositions or improvisations.
Courses
Keyboard Harmony: The Partimento tradition
When & Where
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13 May 2025 - 1 July 2025 ( 10.5 hours, 7 weeks )
- Afternoon, Tuesday
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View course timetable
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Waterloo Centre
Quick Facts
- Availability Late starts accepted
- Tutor Selena Kay
- Course Code W24CCLB10A
- Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course
What you will learn
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- • Apply figured bass at the keyboard
- • Develop knowledge of stock phrases, such as Rule of the Octave, cadences, Romanesca, Quiescenza, and more!
- • Harmonise basslines using ‘stock phrases’
- • Develop your ability to improvise with patterns
- • Internalise harmonic and contrapuntal principles at the keyboard
Cost
Full fee
£110
Concession fee
£85
Class format and activities
Each student will have their own keyboard. The class will consist of demonstration, individual practice, group playing and individual playing.
Entry requirements
Students should have good knowledge of Grade 5 theory or equivalent, including some knowledge of figured bass. Students should also have the ability to play the keyboard with independent hands.
What you need
Enthusiasm and commitment to practice
What you can do next
You may be interested in a keyboard harmony course or the ABRSM Grade 6 Music Theory & Musicianship course.
