Course detail

Fundamentals of Instrumentation 2

FEKT-JZI2Acad. year: 2016/2017

Existing and new combination techniques and techniques of play, focusing on orchestral instruments (especially brass and percussion), briefly non-orchestral, historical and ethnic instruments. Study of chamber and orchestral music, practical instrumental studies.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Ing.MgA. Edgar Mojdl, Ph.D.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

The student will be able to:
- describe brass instruments in terms of creating tone and playing techniques
- describe string instruments in terms of playing techniques,
- describe voices and choirs in terms of ranges, registers and voice timbre
- describe instrumental ensembles and orchestras in terms of setting and timbral qualities
- follow orchestral score

Prerequisites

The knowledge of basic concepts of musical acoustics, tempo, expression and dynamic signs, and musical instruments tuning is required as well as musical intervals, scales and modes, chords and basic harmonic connections, timbres, capabilities and limitations of musical instruments, and the influence of room acoustics on the interpretation of music.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.
- Lectures consist of an explanation of basic principles supplemented with samples of scores and audio samples.
- Exercises support practical acquiring of themes presented at lectures in form of practical work with active participation of students.
Participation at lectures is recommended. Participation at other ways of instruction is checked.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Evaluation of study results follows Rules for Studies and Examinations of BUT and Dean's Regulation to the Rules for Studies and Examinations of BUT. Up to 100 points is given for the final oral examination and it is necessary to get at least 50 points for its successful completion. The exam is aimed at knowledge in area of instrumentation according to syllabus of subjects Fundamentals of Instrumentation 1 and 2.

Course curriculum

1.-3. brass instruments: orchestral, brass band, bigband
4.-6. bowed strings, early music ensembles,viols da gamba
7. basic electromechanical an electronic musical instruments (before analogue synhtesizer), their presence in classical music
8.-9. singing voices and choirs, vocal registers and formants, vocal-instrumental genres, musical impact of room acoustics
10.-12. instrumental ensembles, orchesrtas, typical musical structures, principles of acoustic masking
13. orchestral score, structure and reading, musical terminology and common abbreviations

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the course is to introduce students to existing and new combination techniques and playing techniques focusing on orchestral instruments (especially brass and percussion), and briefly to the non-orchestral, historical, and ethical instruments.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

To obtain the credit it is necessary to complete at least 10 exercises during semester. Other forms of the checked instructions are specified by a regulation issued by the guarantee of the course and updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

SYROVÝ, V. Hudební zvuk. Nakladatelství Akademie múzických umění v Praze, Praha, 1. vydání, 2009, ISBN 978-80-7331-161-2. (CS)
Kohoutek, C. : Novodobé skladebné směry v hudbě. Praha, SHV 1965 (CS)
Modr, A.: Hudební nástroje, Editio Supraphon, Praha, 1977 (CS)
Emmert, F. : Poznámky k instrumentaci, I., II., JAMU, Brno, 1997, 2000 (CS)
Kotek, Miroslav: Bicí nástroje. Panton Praha, 1983 (CS)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme AUDIO-J Bachelor's

    branch J-AUD , 2. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

13 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing.MgA. Edgar Mojdl, Ph.D.

Fundamentals seminar

13 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing.MgA. Edgar Mojdl, Ph.D.