Essays about: "violin technique"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 essays containing the words violin technique.

  1. 1. What is the “Ševčík Method”? : Deeper understanding of Otakar Ševčík’s excercises for violin based on the example of his 40 Variations, op. 3

    University essay from Kungl. Musikhögskolan/Institutionen för klassisk musik

    Author : Angelika Kwiatkowska; [2020]
    Keywords : violin; technique; exercises; bow technique; right-hand technique; Ševčík;

    Abstract : In this thesis I have studied the so-called “Ševčík method” based on the example of his 40 Variations, op. 3. I’ve tried to achieve a deeper understanding of what the exercises are good for and how they work. READ MORE

  3. 2. 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

  4. 3. The path of the right hand – A study about improving the bow technique on the violin, using a baroque bow

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Högskolan för scen och musik

    Author : Torun Fredberg; [2019-10-08]
    Keywords : Violin bow; bow technique; Tourte bow; baroque bow;

    Abstract : In this thesis the author is experimenting with violin bow technique, using a baroque bow. She is playing excerpts from the standard modern violinist's repertoire, solo and symphonic, with both a Tourte bow (modern bow) and the baroque bow. The different techniques used has then been documented and compared. READ MORE

  5. 4. Hypermobility and violin playing : How hypermobility affects my violin playing

    University essay from Kungl. Musikhögskolan/Institutionen för klassisk musik

    Author : Johanna Ovaska; [2019]
    Keywords : Hypermobility and musicians; hypermobile joints; violin; violin technique; left-hand; changing playing technique;

    Abstract : In this thesis I have studied how hypermobile joints affect my violin playing and tried to to find solutions how to cope with hypermobility.  The purpose is to find tools how to change my left-hand technique so that I can play Bach´s Fugue from Solo sonata in g minor in my master concert without pain in my 4th finger and without tension in my left-hand. READ MORE

  6. 5. Middle Eastern Violin Method : A Method for Teaching and Transcribing Middle Eastern Music

    University essay from Kungl. Musikhögskolan/Institutionen för folkmusik

    Author : Alan Majeed; [2019]
    Keywords : Middle Eastern Music; Kurdish Music; Persian Music; Turkish Music; Arabic Music; Violin Method; music pedagogy;

    Abstract :         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