Double Reed Production (Bassoon) 1

Subject guarantor:

František HERMAN, Jiří SEIDL

Name of lecturer(s):

František HERMAN, Jiří SEIDL

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

Teaching students the skills to analyse construction material (wood), know various modification technologies and protection and storage of the final product (reeds, double-reeds)

Mode of study:

Presenting experience in the production of double-reeds and reed adjustment.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

None

Recommended optional programme components:

Not established

Course contents:

This course provides students education practice skills needed for adjusting or producing bassoon reeds. The structure of wood in regards to tone is explained. The production of reeds of various strengths, sounds, life-span and use for all needs and other bassoon playing aspects are taught.

Recommended or required reading:

Presentation of experience in making double-reeds and adjusting reeds.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

Recordings of clarinet class students with reeds they made.

Assessment methods and criteria:

Reed production correspondes to the playing disposition of each bassoon player and considers the interpretation ideas in aspects of sound, color, dynamics and expression.

Course web page:

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

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 Fagot (Bc) (optional subject)