Reed Design/Adjustmen 8

Course unit code:

106UP8

Course unit title:

Reed Design/Adjustmen 8

Mode of delivery:

zápočet

Range:

1/T

Type of course unit:

compulsory optional subject

Level of course unit:

magisterský

Year of study

předmět nemá určen ročník studia

Semester when the course unit is delivered

letní

Number of ECTS credits allocated:

1

Garant předmětu:

Jiří HLAVÁČ, Vlastimil MAREŠ

Name of lecturer(s):

Jiří HLAVÁČ, Vlastimil MAREŠ

Study Objectives:

This course provides students with all practical and education methodology skills which are needed for reed production or modification. A reed is one of the most important elements for creating tone and playing the Clarinet. This course summarizes all knowledge covered during study. Students display their knowledge. During the study all Clarinet reed production and modification issues are explained. This course reviews and practices everything. It is necessary to compare wood quality individually and select the most appropriate modification. Principles regarding modifying tips, centers and edges, reeds, opposite sides and to go through potential modifications in the production of various reeds. Students are guided towards independence and proper decisions regarding possible modification selection and with what tool. Students are guided to management of these issues.

Mode of delivery:

Clarinet class student playing with reeds they have modified.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Reed modification according to style particulars, flexibility for higher tones, extreme dynamics and double-staccato.

Recommended optional programme components

none

Course contents:

This course provides students with all practical and education methodology skills which are needed for reed production or modification. A reed is one of the most important elements for creating tone and playing the Clarinet. This course summarizes all knowledge covered during study. Students display their knowledge. During the study all Clarinet reed production and modification issues are explained. This course reviews and practices everything. It is necessary to compare wood quality individually and select the most appropriate modification. Principles regarding modifying tips, centers and edges, reeds, opposite sides and to go through potential modifications in the production of various reeds. Students are guided towards independence and proper decisions regarding possible modification selection and with what tool. Students are guided to management of these issues.

Study materials:

Antonín Doležal: Clarinet tone and tools for its creation.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Clarinet class student playing with reeds they have modified.

Assessment methods and criteria

Reed modification according to style particulars, flexibility for higher tones, extreme dynamics and double-staccato.

Language of instruction:

Czech

Work placement(s):

No internship established for this course.

Course web page:

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

Note:

none

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 Klarinet (Mg) (optional subject)