Course: Voice Education

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Course title Voice Education
Course code KPV/HLVP
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements Course does not contain work placement
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Slabáková Nikola, MgA. Ph.D.
Course content
Breathing, voice and articulation exercises with individual solicitude and control. Methodology of preparation for singing and work with a song. Correct poise by singing. Function of chin, lips and midriff. Transposition of a song in acceptable keys. Vocal neutralization. Brumendo, inarticulate vocal, dynamic at one or more tones, agogics and expression. Intonation and reasons of its difficulties. Work with almanacs and songbooks. Preparation for observation and for tactful evaluation of singing performance other interprets.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogue metods(conversation,discussion,brainstorming)
  • Presentation preparation (report in a foreign language) - 28 hours per semester
  • Semestral paper - 22 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 20 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 20 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Breathing, voice and articulation exercises with individual solicitude and control. Methodology of preparation for singing and work with a song. Correct poise by singing. Function of chin, lips and midriff. Transposition of a song in acceptable keys. Vocal neutralization. Brumendo, inarticulate vocal, dynamic at one or more tones, agogics and expression. Intonation and reasons of its difficulties. Work with almanacs and songbooks. Preparation for observation and for tactful evaluation of singing performance other interprets.
Theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the field.
Prerequisites
General orientation in the subject.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student's performance analysis, Practical demonstration of acquired skills, Presentation of artistic and creative activities

Activity in the classes. The course is held in Czech language, the requirements are stated in the Czech version.
Recommended literature
  • DANIEL, L. Hudební výchova.. Olomouc, 1961.
  • SOUKUP, J. Hlas, zpěv, pěvecké umění.. Praha, 1972.
  • VRCHOTOVÁ - PÁTOVÁ, J. Didaktika sólového zpěvu.. Praha, 1990.


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