Bassoon Playing Methodology 1

Course unit code:

106MFG1

Course unit title:

Mode of delivery:

zápočet

Range:

2/T

Type of course unit:

Study plan Obor Fagot (Bc) – compulsory optional subject
Study plan Obor Fagot (Mg) – compulsory optional subject

Level of course unit:

bakalářský

Year of study

předmět nemá určen ročník studia

Semester when the course unit is delivered

zimní

Number of ECTS credits allocated:

Garant předmětu:

František HERMAN, Jiří SEIDL

Name of lecturer(s):

František HERMAN, Jiří SEIDL

Study Objectives:

The course is for method exercises and explanation of all issues in Bassoon playing. In simple etudes and recital compositions individual instrument and playing issues are defined that the student may encounter in their activities as a performer and instructor.

1. Instruction in proper breathing through breathing exercises

2. a. Instruction in tone creation, various embouchure methods.

b. Proper lip placement - exercises

c. Proper dental placement - exercises

3. Proper tongue technique in setting

4. Proper tongue function in staccato

5. Instrument hold, muscle relaxing and overall coordination facility methods.

Mode of delivery:

contact instruction

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Instrument facilities at the corresponding level of the student's study year and profile and sufficient music repertoire.

Recommended optional programme components

Chamber literature for duets, trios, and other combinations of wind, string, keyboard and percussion instruments.

Course contents:

This course prepares students for the instructor track in middle-schools, conservatories and music schools. It also helps students understand the principles of Bassoon play in their own activities. Considering that at each school level pupil levels vary the methodology deals with each level separately. First, in methodology, all Bassoon play attributes are discussed directly in student play. Then all method exercises are defined with the student. These are proper breathing, tone creation, embouchure, fingering technique, performance and literature knowledge. In this course breath, tone, embouchure, instrument holding, muscle relaxing and overal facility are covered. Breathing when playing the Bassoon is one of the most important factors. Further development and potential depends on the proper mastery of this. Breathing is methodically exercised using breathing exercises. Closely related to this is tone creation. Linked to breating is embouchure exercise and analysis of proper lip, upper and lower teeth placement and pressure. Proper tongue function is separated into two parts. In the first, placement is covered, various types and possibilities and in the second staccato with its speed and quality.

Study materials:

Methods 1-2

Experience of professors F. Herman and J. Seidl.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

lectures

Assessment methods and criteria

Initiative and creative approach are evaluated.

Language of instruction:

Czech

Work placement(s):

Not established, instructors use observations of students in their orchestras.

Course web page:

http://www.hamu.cz/katedry/katedra-dechovych-nastroju

Note:

Students acquire necessary information in didactics of the appropriate study. They can then expand their education to instruction competency.

Schedule for winter semester 2011/2012:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2011/2012:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

Obor Fagot (Bc) (optional subject)
Obor Fagot (Mg) (optional subject)