Piano Literature and History 1

Course unit code:

104DKV1

Course unit title:

Mode of delivery:

zápočet

Range:

1/T

Type of course unit:

compulsory subject

Level of course unit:

Year of study

3rd year

Semester when the course unit is delivered

zimní

Number of ECTS credits allocated:

Garant předmětu:

Ivan KLÁNSKÝ

Name of lecturer(s):

Ivan KLÁNSKÝ

Study Objectives:

Grasp of the historical development of the piano to the current modern developed instrument. Mastery of the fundamental structure and maintenance of the modern piano.

Mode of delivery:

Contact instruction.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

none

Recommended optional programme components

none

Course contents:

Monochord. Tempered tuning. Clavichord. Harpsichord. Nascent of the fortepiano. Difference between English and Viennese mechanics. The current fortepiano and its production, brands, etc. Pedals and their function in the fortepiano. Description of pedal mechanics, capo bar. Piano non-moving parts. Piano intoning and tuning. Agraffe. The string part of the piano. Keyboard development. Double-repetitive mechanics. Instrument tuning. Instrument maintenance. Minor adjusments. Piano tone and its characteristics, manners of sound wave dispersion, etc. keyboard, keys, their cladding, balance, etc. Attempts at improving keyboards. Electronics in keyboards production.

Study materials:

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Lectures

Assessment methods and criteria

Active in lectures. Credit.

Language of instruction:

Czech

Work placement(s):

No internship established for this course.

Course web page:

Note:

Schedule for winter semester 2010/2011:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2010/2011:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

Obor Klavír (Bc) (next compulsory subject)