Double Reed Production (Oboe) 7

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Code Completion Credits Range Language Instruction Semester
106VSH7 Z 1 1T Czech winter

Subject guarantor

Jana BROŽKOVÁ, Liběna SEQUARDTOVÁ

Name of lecturer(s)

Jana BROŽKOVÁ, Liběna SEQUARDTOVÁ

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Preparing students with the ability to analyse construction materials (wood), know various adjustment technologies, and preservation and storage of final products (reeds, double-reeds).

Mode of study

Presentation of experience in double-reed production and adjustment.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Reeds, Gougers, Pre-gougers

Course contents

This course provides students with practical and methodolgy-instruction skills which are required for oboe double-reed production or adjustment. Wood structure in relationship to tone quality is explained. The constrution of double-reeds of various strengths, sounds, life-spans and use in all situations and other attributes for oboe playing.

  1. Introduction to gouging equipment.
  2. Preparation of wood and other materials.
  3. Overview of various procedures with consideration of the individual needs of the students.
  4. Comparison of results in various working processes.
  5. Selection of procedure in double-reed production considering the differing needs of the individual.
  6. Continual monitoring and checking of production procedures, and eventual adjustments or changes.

Recommended or required reading

Presentation of experience in double-reed production and adjustmen.

Assessment methods and criteria

Double-reed production corresponds to the playing disposition of each oboe player and reflects their intepretation ideas of sound, color, dynamics and expression.

Course web page

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

Note

none

Schedule for winter semester 2018/2019:

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Schedule for summer semester 2018/2019:

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The subject is a part of the following study plans