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1. Searching for possibilities - Exploring the potentials of my Qanun performance.
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Högskolan för scen och musikAbstract : Over the course of many years of playing the qanun; a trapezoidal middle eastern zither-like stringed instrument, I have noticed how often the instrument has been played within its modal traditional framework, leading me to a perception that the qanun and myself are prevented from discovering more techniques and new potentials. I, hence, have been attempting to explore the traditional manners of treating the instrument with regard to timbre, playing techniques, and different harmonic orientations - while trying to maintain its true qualities and not losing sight of its traditional soul. READ MORE
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2. INTO THE MAQAM- IMPLEMENTATION OF ELEMENTS OF NEAR EASTERN MUSIC INTO MY OWN ARTISTIC EXPRESSION AND PERFORMANCE
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Högskolan för scen och musikAbstract : Much has been written on the topic of Near Eastern classical and traditional music. This huge, integrated musical tradition, existing in large areas of the Middle East and Middle Asia differs a lot from western musical theory and performance tradition. READ MORE
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3. Middle Eastern Violin Method : A Method for Teaching and Transcribing Middle Eastern Music
University essay from Kungl. Musikhögskolan/Institutionen för folkmusikAbstract : My project is first and foremost about developing a pedagogical method for teaching Middle Eastern folk and classical music on the violin. As a secondary goal, I want to know if my own playing could benefit from applying such a method and become more skilled in expressing myself artistically on my instrument. READ MORE
