Estonian Traditional Music

If you would like to get to know how to play traditional Estonian instruments from renowned professional musicians and would like to sing Estonian folk songs and get to know the rich musical tradition of Estonia, then this is just the right study module for you.

This module gives you the theoretical and practical insight into the rich field of Estonian traditional music with its typical instruments such as kannel, bagpipe, fiddle and Estonian diatonic accordion and the runo singing tradition. Of course our teachers will teach you also how to use modern instruments like flute, guitar, saxophone and drums to interpret Estonian traditional music.

In addition to the hands-on experience with Estonian traditional music, the three sub-modules teach you the basic knowledge of Estonian language and provide you with social competences crucial for life and professional career.

Semester I (Autumn 2021)

Estonian Language and Culture sub-module *

Social Competences sub-module *

Total: 18.5 ECTS

* Courses from these sub-modules can be taken by students in all specializations

Traditional music sub-module

Total: 24.5 ECTS

* Depending on the skill level of the student

** Optional course, depending on previous knowledge of the student
 

Semester II (Spring 2022)

Estonian Language and Culture sub-module *

Social Competences sub-module *

Total: 18.5 ECTS

* Courses from these sub-modules can be taken by students in all specializations

Traditional music sub-module

Total: 25 ECTS

* Depending on the skill level of the student

** Optional course, depending on previous knowledge of the student