Essays about: "Percussion technique"

Found 4 essays containing the words Percussion technique.

  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. The Snare Drum Roll

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Högskolan för scen och musik

    Author : Lúcia Viana da Silva; [2017-09-22]
    Keywords : orchestral percussion; snare drum; technique; roll;

    Abstract : Like most other percussion instruments, the snare drum was introduced relatively late in the symphonic orchestra, and major changes and improvements concerning its playing techniques are still taking place. One of the most distinctive aspects of the snare drum is the roll, which consists of a challenge that most percussionists face eventually during their career. READ MORE

  4. 3. Transcending the Darbuka

    University essay from Kungl. Musikhögskolan/Institutionen för folkmusik

    Author : George Oro; [2017]
    Keywords : Darbuka; Doholla; Arab Percussion; Arab Rhythms; Misirli Ahmet; Folk music; percussion; new sounds; new technique; Syria; Sweden;

    Abstract : Doholla or Darbuka is a traditional Arab percussion instrument with a specific restricted secondary role. My project aims to challenge this role and expand the possibilities and horizons of this instrument by using it as a solo instrument breaking the norms and expectations ruling the instrument. READ MORE

  5. 4. Practicing orchestral percussion excerpts

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Högskolan för scen och musik

    Author : Miriam Castañón Cabezas; [2015-02-06]
    Keywords : Orchestral percussion excerpts; Percussion Practice; Percussion technique; Snare Drum Excerpts; Tambourine Excerpts; Xylophone Excerpts; Glockenspiel Excerpts; Timpani excerpt;

    Abstract : This thesis is about my own work preparing percussion orchestral excerpts that are often asked in auditions. The fundament of this work is my daily practice compared with describing blogs, books and teachers opinion and at the end, I show how I found my own way of performing the excerpt that might help others to find their ways. READ MORE