THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES
ST. AUGUSTINE, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, WEST
INDIES
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
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ENGR3000
The Technology of the Steelpan
Course Leader: Prof . B. Copeland, Department
of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Semester 2 2009/2010
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11.03.10
Please download the notes for tomorrow’s lecture on Steelpan Technology.
12.01.10
1. All students: Check here for important
notes, bulletins.
2. The first class will be on Thursday 28th
2009 in room 103. Time =4pm. Here are my
lecture notes for tomorrow.
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Course level:
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Level
1, 2, ƒ
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Semester(s) offered:
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I / II
/ Summer
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Course status:
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Elective
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Delivery mode:
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þ Lecture
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Credits:
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3
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Estimated total study hours:
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10hrs per week on average
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Estimated
enrollment:
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8 maximum.
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Course Dependencies
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Pre-Requisites – MATH2032 Eng Mathematics 2 or
equivalent. Knowledge of material covered in ECNG 3031 Engineering &
Technology for Acoustics & Music, , or MENG 2003 Mechanical Vibrations
would be an asset.
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Recommended prior knowledge and skills:
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Upon
entering this course, students should be able to:
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Demonstrate
understanding of signal analysis using Fourier techniques.
2.
Explain
the significant aspects of acoustics: how sound is generated and propagated,
and existing theories of hearing and sound perception
3.
Define
major music parameters such as tone,
timbre, pitch, sound intensity
4.
Describe
and explain the tempered and Pythagorean scales used in Western Music
5. Explain the physics of the following classes of acoustic
instruments: wind, string and percussive (including the pan).
6. Have a good grasp of Engineering Mathematics up to
the equivalent of MATH2230.
7.
Use
computer software to perform modeling and analysis of dynamic systems
8.
Use
technical literature and other information sources to treat with a wide range
of engineering problems.
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This course summarises and presents
knowledge on various technological aspects of the steelpan musical instrument.
The major technologies that impact on the instrument are acoustics, mechanical
vibration, metallurgy, physical structure and signal analysis. It is assumed
that students have attempted and passed ECNG 3031 Engineering & Technology
for Acoustics & Music, and/or MENG 2003 Mechanical Vibrations. A musical background is not assumed.
The course starts off by providing an
introduction to steelpan music history as presented by Dr Kim Johnson. Next the course delves into the engineering
and technology of the instrument: metallurgy, geometry, vibration
characteristics, construction. Every
student is expected to fabricate and tune their own pan. Other topics include
the manufacturing process, including a discussion on the types of metallurgical
properties required for different instrument characteristics, the modal
properties of the instrument and the dynamics of the stick impact. The course
ends with a look at significant recent developments.
A key component of the course is the
steelpan tuning workshop which will be run on Thursdays 4-7pm. The first
workshop starts on Week 2 of the Semester. All workshops will; be conducted by
master tuner Denzil Fernandez. At the end of the course the student would have
actually tuned their own pan. The project referred to below entails the
fabrication of the pan and submission of a report on the process.
Workshop materials, inclusive of ear
muffs, gloves, goggles and aprons, will be provided by the Faculty.
Steelpan
manufacture still exists primarily at the artisan level by individuals who have
had little or no scientific training. The survival of the Caribbean steelpan
industry hinges on lifting the knowledge of existing tuners and nurturing a new
group of local tuners who are qualify ied in the sciences and the arts. In
addition, the industry, if it is to survive must be backed by a core of
competent researchers and technologists.
The aim of this course is to expose students to the various aspects of
technology which impact on the manufacture and application of the steelpan.
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Upon
successful completion of ENGR3000 students will be able to:
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Cognitive
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- Critically discuss
the functions and main characteristics of the various steelpan
components: playing surface, note layout, support web (inter-notes),
notes, rim, skirt, stand and support attachment, and stick
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Ap
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- Discuss
and describe the stages of manufacture of a typical steelpan and the
metallurgical variations undergone during the various stages of
manufacture
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- Describe
the tools used in steelpan manufacture
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- Construct
a Double Second Steelpan
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- Competently
discuss the musical nuances of current steelpans by referring to novel
scientific performance measures.
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- Discuss
historical, current, and future technological trends in steelpan design
and manufacture.
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K,Ap,
An
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1. Ulf Kronman. Steelpan Tuning. The most up-to-date version is online at http://www.smus.se/musikmuseet/pan/tuning/
2.
Neville H. Fletcher,
Thomas D. Rossing, The Physics of Musical Instruments. 2nd
edition (August 1998) Springer Verlag; ISBN: 0387983740
3.
Thomas D. Rossing, The Science of Percussive
Instruments, World Scientific Publishing Company; 1st edition (January 15, 2000), ISBN:
9810241585
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Thomas D.
Rossing and Neville H.
Fletcher, Principles of Vibration and Sound, Springer-Verlag;
2nd edition (January 1, 2004),
ISBN: 0387405569
5.
Bart Hopkin, Musical Instrument Design – Practical
Information for Music Making, See Sharp Press, Tucson, Arizona, 1996
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Selected Journal and Conference
Papers
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Notes: Course Website: http://www.eng.uwi.tt/depts/elec/staff/copeland/
Course Notes:
These will be made
available as necessary. Course notes will be the primary source of information
for this course
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31.
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Verbs
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Knowledge
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Recognize
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label, name, recognize,
recall, underline, identify,
select
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List
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list,
record, repeat, reproduce, state, outline
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Describe
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define,
describe,
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Match
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arrange, match, order, relate
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Comprehension
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Locate and classify
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arrange, classify,
identify, indicate, locate,
sort
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Explain
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discuss,
explain, express, give examples, report, summarize,
describe
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Translate
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convert, interpret, paraphrase, restate, translate
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Interpolate
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interpolate, infer
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Extrapolate
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extend, extrapolate, generalize
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Application
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Prepare
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choose, prepare, schedule, select, sketch,
construct
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Use
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apply, change, employ,
manipulate, modify, operate, use, utilize
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Practice
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demonstrate, execute, illustrate, practice, show
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Resolve
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compute,
measure, solve
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Analysis
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Analyze and test
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analyze,
appraise, calculate, elicit, examine, experiment, question, test
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Categorize
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breakdown,
categorize, diagram, inventory,
outline, separate, subdivide
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Discriminate
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compare,
differentiate, distinguish, discriminate,
reconcile
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Synthesis
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Plan
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collect,
plan, propose
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Create
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compose,
create, design, devise, formulate,
generate, set up, tell, write
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Construct
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arrange,
assemble, construct, combines,
compiles, manage, organize, synthesize,
set up
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Rearrange
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modify,
rearrange, reconstruct, reorganize,
revise, rewrite
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Evaluation
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Assess
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assess, conclude, estimate, predict, rate, score
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Evaluate
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attack, criticize, critique, evaluate, value
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Defend
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argue,
defend, justify, support
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