Postgraduate Course: Organology of Stringed Instruments (MUSI11027)
Course Outline
School |
School of Arts, Culture and Environment |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
Home subject area |
Music |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None |
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Course description |
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
Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | 09:00 - 10:50 | |
First Class |
First class information not currently available |
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. |
Assessment Information
Two pieces of coursework. |
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Darryl Martin
Tel: (0131 6)50 2806
Email: Darryl.Martin@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Tammy Kelly
Tel: (0131 6)51 4230
Email: Tammy.Kelly@ed.ac.uk |
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