Essays about: "Folk Music"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 23 essays containing the words Folk Music.

  1. 1. Experiencing Lockrop : A phenomenological approach to contemporary practice of Swedish herding calls

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för musikvetenskap

    Author : Elizabeth Carlyon; [2023]
    Keywords : herding calls; folk music; lockrop; forest; nature; ethnography; music; ethnomusicology; phenomenology; performance; well-being; performance anxiety; aesthetics; interview; participant-observation; autoethnography; kulning; Sweden; musical practice;

    Abstract : The purpose of this master’s thesis is to gain knowledge and understand of contemporary lockrop(Swedish herding calls) practices from the perspectives of those who engage with it. It aims to dothis by paying close attention to the nuanced phenomenological aspects that may shape experiencewithin the moment in which practice occurs. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Strings of The Soul : Encounters Between the Russian Balalaika and the Swedish Keyed Fiddle

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

    Author : Natalya Ivanova; [2023]
    Keywords : Tradition; tradition in music; folk music; encounters; playing techniques; knowledge; experience; arrangement;

    Abstract : "The strings of the soul” is a master thesis which explores questions about tradition, itsexpression in music and especially folk music. It illuminates some differences betweentraditional and folk music. It explores Russian and Swedish folk music traditions, comparingboth of the traditions and identifying differences and similarities. READ MORE

  4. 3. Learning by ear, and its place in classical music

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Musikhögskolan i Malmö

    Author : Charlotte Rebecca Naden; [2023]
    Keywords : Learning by ear; bassoon; self-efficacy; performance nerves; deliberate play; Performing Arts;

    Abstract : This project, presented as a lecture recital is about my experimentation and discoveries of the benefits of learning classical music by ear and performing by memory. The focus of this topic is to learn a variety of audition orchestra excerpts and solo pieces common in the bassoon repertoire by ear, and reflect on whether my music performance anxiety is reduced by performing from memory and from the preparation of learning and practising by ear. READ MORE

  5. 4. Dialogues between a violin and a body : How to be a dancing musician on stage ?

    University essay from Kungl. Musikhögskolan/Institutionen för folkmusik

    Author : Coline Genet; [2021]
    Keywords : Folk music; folk dance; dancing musician; violin;

    Abstract : The folk tradition has often been divided between two sections: on one side is music,on the other is dance. The aim of this research is to study the relationships between dance and music inside one individual to create a new profile: the dancing musician.The process of this research went through different stages. READ MORE

  6. 5. Communication and Creative Process Between Musicians From Different Cultures : A report of travels, experiences, exchanges and encounters

    University essay from Kungl. Musikhögskolan/Institutionen för folkmusik

    Author : David Lombardi; [2021]
    Keywords : Communication; Folk music; world music; traditional music; different countries;

    Abstract : Report of travels, encounters, exchanges and impromptu music creations with musicians from different cultures, countries, musical traditions and backgrounds. ... READ MORE