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MM00EC19 Organ Theory (3 cr)
Prerequisites Not applicable
Objectives After studying the course, I know the structure of a mechanical organ, the windchests, the structure of the pipe, the types of stops and the mechanisms of auxiliary devices. I know how to tune organ reed pipes and I am capable of small-scale maintenance procedures. I also know other construction types: pneumatic, electro-pneumatic and electric. I also know the main features of the history of organ building and organ music, as well as current trends.
Content The most common types of organ structure, and the history of organ construction and organ music. The most common faults in mechanical organs and their repair. Visits to the inside of various instruments. Tuning practice.
Recommended optional programme components If necessary, the student advisor will recommend optional programme components for each student based on their individual study plan.
Accomplishment methods Not applicable
Execution methods Not applicable
Materials The lecture material can be found on Moodle. The learning content of the course is, for example, in Asko Rautioaho's book Urkujen rakenteen ja historian perusteet sekä urkusanasto (1991).
Literature Not applicable
Evaluation Criteria Approved/Failed
Evaluation Criteria

pass/fail
Active participation in teaching and tuning practice. Final exam from the structure and history section. The technical understanding of the organ and knowledge of the structure required of the cantor as criteria for acceptance.
Assessment Frameworks Not applicable
Further Information Not applicable
Responsible persons Ismo Hintsala
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Implementations


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  • 23.10.2023 - 05.05.2024 (MM00EC19-3003 | MPE23SPKLKA)
  • 30.10.2023 - 03.03.2024 (MM00EC19-3001 | MPE23SPKLKA)
  • 19.08.2024 - 04.05.2025 (MM00EC19-3002 | MPE24SPKLKA)
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