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Course title -
Course code KPV/KVEKN
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements Course does not contain work placement
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Valkoun Vilém, Mgr.
Course content
Topics: 1. Categorization of electronic keyboard instruments, keyboards, stage pianos, digital pianos, equipment, accessories. 2. Basic functions, dynamic keyboards, keyboards with piano action simulation. 3. Specifics of playing EKN compared to classical piano playing, differences, hand position, finger technique. 4. Use of sound registers - keyboard instrument section (piano, organ, harpsichord, celesta). 5. Use of sound registers - wind instruments section, string instruments. 6. Use of sound registers - other instruments (percussion, non-traditional instruments, sound effects). 7. Transposition options to all keys, instrument tuning - adjustment of precise tuning according to current requirements. 8. Use of automatic chord voicing in the left hand, types of voicing in different time signatures and rhythms. 9. Use of automatic orchestral accompaniment including percussion instruments, intro, transition modules, ending. 10. Use of keyboard split function, assignment of different sound registers. 11. Option to record playing to internal memory as an audio file, export to PC. 12. Ability to record playing using a direct MIDI connection. 13. Use of notation programs (Sibelius) and the ability to connect to keys, writing to a score. 14. Amplification of EKN using external audio equipment, basics of sound reinforcement for rooms and larger spaces, implementation options.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Individual creative and artistic activities, Practicum
Learning outcomes

Theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the field.
Prerequisites
General orientation in the subject.

Assessment methods and criteria
Presentation of artistic and creative activities

Participation in exercises, oral testing of acquired knowledge, practical demonstration of acquired skills by playing an electronic keyboard instrument.
Recommended literature
  • BENTHIEN, A.. Nová škola hry na keyboard 1. Praha: Panton, 2015. ISBN 9790205006167.
  • DOČKAL, J.. Moderní učebnice hry na klávesy. Praha: Edika, 2022. ISBN 9788026617952.
  • GRACE, R. Hudba a zvuk na počítači. Praha, 1999. ISBN 80-7169-519-X.
  • HERDEN, J. Elektronické klávesové nástroje v hudební výchově..
  • Kol. Já, písnička 1. Cheb, 2011. ISBN 979-0-06-50979-2.


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