Double Reed Production (Bassoon) 5

Subject guarantor:

František HERMAN, Jiří SEIDL

Name of lecturer(s):

František HERMAN, Jiří SEIDL

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

Preparing students in the abilities to analyse construction material (wood), know various modification techniques as well as the preservation and storage of the final product (reeds, double-reeds).

Mode of study:

Exchange of experience in the production and modification of reeds.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

none

Recommended optional programme components:

Not established

Course contents:

This course provides students with practical and method-educational skills which are required in the production and modification of Bassoon double-reeds. Wood structure in relation to tone quality is explained. The construction of reeds with various strengths, sound, lifespans and uses at all levels and all other Bassoon playing attributes is instructed.

Recommended or required reading:

Exchange of experience in the production and modification of reeds.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

Clarinet class students playing with reeds they have modified.

Assessment methods and criteria:

Reed production corresponding to the playing disposition of the Bassoon player accounding for the sound, color, dynamics and expressive aspects of their performance ideas.

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)