Course detail

Fundamentals of Instrumentation

FEKT-BPC-ZINAcad. year: 2023/2024

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

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

MgA. et Mgr. Ondřej Jirásek, Ph.D.

Department

Department of Telecommunications (UTKO)

Entry knowledge

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.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

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.
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.

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.
The student will be able to:
- describe brass instruments in terms of creating tone,
- describe brass instruments in terms of playing techniques,
- describe percussion instruments in terms of creating tone,
- describe percussion instruments in terms of playing techniques,
- create instrumentation studies for combinations of brass and percussion instruments.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

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

Type of course unit

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

MgA. et Mgr. Ondřej Jirásek, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Strunné nástroje smyčcové: základní seznámení, vibráto, flažolety 2. Strunné nástroje drnkací: základní seznámení.: tvorba tónu, vibráto, flažolety 3. Dechové nástroje dřevěné: dynamické možnosti, barva 4. Dechové nástroje žesťové: tvorba tónu, zajímavé herní techniky 5.-6. Žesťové nástroje: vytváření krátkých instrumentačních studií. 7. Bicí nástroje: základní seznámení. 8. Bicí nástroje: tvorba tónu (typy paliček atd.) 9. Bicí nástroje: dynamické a barevné možnosti. 10. Bicí nástroje: vytváření krátkých instrumentačních studií. 11. Vytvoření krátké instrumentační studie pro kombinaci žesťových a bicích nástrojů. 12. Stručné seznámení s nástroji neorchestrálními, historickými a etnickými.

Fundamentals seminar

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

MgA. et Mgr. Ondřej Jirásek, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Elearning

eLearning: currently opened course

VUT

Faculties

University Institutes

Parts

Fundamentals of Instrumentation

Type of course unit