Essays about: "string instrument"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words string instrument.

1. 1. The contemporary string instruments : How to master extended bowed string instrument performance techniques

   University essay from Kungl. Musikhögskolan/Institutionen för klassisk musik

   Author : Arttu Nummela; [2023]
   Keywords : contemporary music; contemporary bowed instrument techniques; extended technique practice;

   Abstract : In this study, the focus is on techniques for playing contemporary music on the viola and other bowed string instruments. These techniques include playing overpressure, some percussion techniques, special pizzicato and left-hand pizzicato techniques, different contact point techniques, various harmonic techniques such as Effleuré, multiphones and subharmonics, and trills. READ MORE

3. 2. Effect of Shading on Thin Film Modules

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för byggnadsteknik, energisystem och miljövetenskap

   Author : NISTHA MISHRA; [2020]
   Keywords : Shading Effect on Thin Film Modules;

   Abstract : The Photovoltaic (PV) systems and the semiconductor PV technologies are heavily impacted by shading conditions; total or partial. Nearby residential buildings, commercial buildings, objects, etc. are likely to cause shade on the PV installations. READ MORE

4. 3. EXPERIMENTAL CHARACTERIZATION AND COMPUTATIONAL DYNAMIC MODELLING OF A VIOLIN Analysing the effects of creep and string tension

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Byggnadsmekanik; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för byggvetenskaper

   Author : Joel Värelä; Erik Tunlid; [2020]
   Keywords : Violin; experimental modal analysis; modal analysis; EMA; finite element method; FEM; FE; wood; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : During the 17th and early 18th century Antonio Stradivari built around 900 violins, that still today are considered some of the best instruments ever created. The theories of how it was possible for a luthier active 300 years ago to create instruments of this quality are many, including unique wood properties and secret building techniques. READ MORE

5. 4. Practicing for Orchestra projects, how to adapt my practice for it to be the most efficient and effective

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Högskolan för scen och musik

   Author : ​Clémentine Maillard; [2019-10-02]
   Keywords : orchestra; practice; preparation; organisation; violin; string instrument; group playing; mental practice; practice journal;

   Abstract : In this work I try to understand how and why practicing for orchestra is different from solo practice, and how I can make it more efficient (less time-consuming), effective (resulting in better quality of playing), and relevant to me, with the challenges and difficulties that I have at this stage of my education. I do that by analysing my preparation and experience during several orchestra projects, finding the aspects that need improvement and trying new methods to make them evolve. READ MORE

6. 5. THE ”NEW OLD” SOUND OF THE DOUBLE BASS

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Högskolan för scen och musik

   Author : Elia Scarponi; [2017-10-13]
   Keywords : double bass; classical orchestra performance; viennese tunings; double bass technique;

   Abstract : This work is based on research about the different tuning systems adopted by bass string instrumentalists during the eighteenth century. The consultation of period manuals and books related to the development of the double bass highlighted how the first Viennese symphonic tradition was interrelated to the Viennese violone. READ MORE