Continuous bass keyboards

Training keyboard players in the practice of basso continuo on both organ and harpsichord.

Sight-reading of facsimile scores based on published or manuscript sources from the ^17th and ^18th centuries, sometimes in separate parts. Practice in transposition. Performance of polyphonic music (a capella choir, chamber music work).

Study of the repertoire of the ^17th and ^18th centuries, vocal music and instrumental music with basso continuo.

Study of treatises, as well as period exercises and realisations, depending on the repertoire studied.

Sight-reading and chamber music with instrumentalists and singers from the CNSM's early music and vocal music departments.

Priority is given to students studying Accompaniment, Piano Accompaniment, Vocal Accompaniment and Voice Direction.

Accessible to piano and organ students subject to availability.

Examination at the end of the^1st and^2nd years, organised by the teachers.

Validation based on class attendance and work done during the year.

1 or 2 years (on the teacher's advice)