Piano Literature and History 1

Subject guarantor:

Ivan KLÁNSKÝ

Name of lecturer(s):

Ivan KLÁNSKÝ

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

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 study:

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.

Recommended or required reading:

Zd. Jílek: O klavíru

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

Lectures

Assessment methods and criteria:

Active in lectures. Credit.

Course web page:

Note:

None

Schedule for winter semester 2012/2013:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2012/2013:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Obor Klavír (Bc) (next compulsory subject)