| CODE | MSP2306 | ||||||||||||
| TITLE | Performance 2: Brass | ||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 02 - Years 2, 3 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | ||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Music Studies | ||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit builds up on the knowledge and technique of brass playing attained in a previous unit. Students will continue working on advanced technical aspects of brass playing, suchas double-tonguing, greater flexibility,the extension of range, vibrato and slow and fast air intake. The study-unit will also cover aspects such as the physical properties of the instrument, and the psychology of brass playing including public performance. Study-unit Aims: This study-unit aims to: a) improve student鈥檚 articulation technique; b) support students to gain a full tone in all registers; c) offer students the opportunity to establish dynamic and informed links between theory, technique and interpretation. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: a. recognize the importance of daily practice which is necessary to achieve good brass technique; b. show an understanding of complex time signatures; c. demonstrate an understanding of musical phrasing. 2. Skills By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: a. demonstrate good posture and correct breathing; b. make proper use of the mind and body in brass playing; c. reinforce through practice the study of music theory. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Main Texts: - Arban, Jean Baptiste. 1982. Cornet Method (USA: Carl Fischer) - Clarke, H. L. 1984. Technical Studies for the Cornet (USA: Carl Fischer) - Guggenberger, Wolfgang. 2004. Basics Plus (Germany: Rundel) Supplementary Readings - Klienhammer, Edward and Douglas Yeo. 2000. Mastering the Trombone (Wisconsin: EMKO Publications) - Lafosse, Andr茅. 1946. M茅thode Compl猫te de Trombone 脿 Coulisse (Paris: Alphonse Leduc) |
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| ADDITIONAL NOTES | Pre-requisite study-unit: MSP1040 or by audition Co-requisite study-unit: MSP2170 (for B.Mus. (Hons) students only) |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Practical | ||||||||||||
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