Organology of Stringed Instruments (P01863)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : ACE-P-P01863

This course will provide an introduction to historical and contemporary issues in the organology of non-keyboard stringed instruments, using the resources of the Edinburgh University Collection of Historic Musical Instruments (EUCHMI). ASpects studied will include the design, manufacture, playing techniques, repertoire and the social position and background of the instrument makers and customers. The organological literature, iconographic sources and surviving historic musical instruments will be studied and evaluated.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Music, (School of Arts, Culture and Environment, Schedule A)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Thursday	09:00	10:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Students will have become familiar with the design, manufacture, playing techniques and repertoire appropriate to the various types of stringed instruments. They will have been introduced to a selection of instruments in the Edinburgh University Collection, and will have gained an understanding of their design and historical importance.