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A Study of the Fugue From a Teaching Aspect Through the Examination of Selected Examples From Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier
(1978)
Johann Sebastian Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier provides
many excellent examples for a beginning study of the
fugue. Simple explanations may be made by the teacher,
based on the examples in the work. Then, as the ...
An Analysis of the Melodic Characteristics of Selected German Art Songs of the Nineteenth Century
(1970)
The purpose of this research project was to examine the melodic characteristics evident in selected songs of six German composers who represent the Romantic tradition in Lieder: Franz Schubert, Robert Schumann, Johannes ...
Musica Ficta: A Summary of Current Views Based on a Selected Bibliography of Books and Articles Published Since 1949
(1979-07)
The hope was that when this paper was completed it would
be possible to summarize clear-cut solutions to some of the
important issues of musica ficta or at least to be able to
discuss chronological trends and changes. ...
A Compilation of Specific Technical and Musical Examples Within the Violin Etudes of Peirre Rode, Jacon Dont, and Pierre Gaviniés
(1972)
The advanced violinist of today needs to study more than just scales and concerti to develop and maintain a high degree of proficiency in his art. The compilation of etudes or studies fulfills the technical and musical ...
A Brief Discussion of Four Large Contemporary Works in English for Mezzo-Soprano
(1975-11)
In order to encourage the interested person, performer, or pedagogue
to bring more twentieth-century concert literature in English to the concert
stage, four large works for mezzo-soprano have been chosen for a ...
A Comparative Analysis of Three Mozart Concerti
(1979-12-14)
This study deals primarily with the classical form of the concerto and specifically with the concerti of Mozart. An analysis and comparison of the first movements of three concerti from different periods will be given to ...
The Physiological and Psychological Aspects of Piano Memorization
(1974)
Memory can be developed in several ways. Actual
participation helps one learn more thoroughly and remember
more accurately; for example, singing and playing the
themes to yourself. Another way to improve musical memory
is ...
The Evolution of Pedal Tone Systems for Trumpet and Their Relationship to the Increased Trumpet Range in Big Bands From 1940 to 1970
(1976-07)
The music of the twentieth century has placed tremendous
physical and technical demands upon the musician. The trumpet, in particular, has been exploited
to its ultimate just in the past twenty-five years; so much so
that ...
A Comparison of the Styles of Mozart and Haydn Using Four Selected Sonatas
(1973)
The Classical era to which Haydn and Mozart belonged
is characterized by its emphasis on form. Composers worked
out the order of themes, rhythms, phrases, and movements. It
is, therefore, perfectly in order to chose a ...
An analysis of the Song Cycle Canti Della Lontananza for Voice and Piano by Gian Carlo Menotti
(1971)
This paper is an analysis of the song cycle
Canti Della Lontananza by Gian Carlo Menotti for voice and
piano. This paper will serve to familiarize the reader with
the cycle. Each song has been analyzed according to ...
Embellishment Patterns Found in Selected Works of the Eighteenth Century
(1974)
The intent of this investigation is to seek out individual
embellishing patterns in primary sources and not to examine such
ornaments as the trill, mordent, inverted mordent, turn, slide, and
other signs and symbols. ...
John Stanley: the Influence of Knut Nystedt on the Choral Style of John Stanley as Illustrated in a Comparative Analysis of Selected Choral Works
(1978-08)
The purpose of this study is to focus on John Stanley as a
contemporary composer and to show the possible influences of a
more established composer, Knut Nystedt, on his choral writing.
The Role of the Vocal Consultant in an Elementary School Program
(1971)
It is the purpose of this paper to discuss
the advantages and disadvantages of hiring a vocal music
consultant, a specialized music instructor to guide
elementary children in an enjoyable singing experience
and to ...
The Problems, Technical Training and Piano Repertoire of the Small Hand
(1973)
The serious piano student who has small hands offers many problems to himself and to his teacher. Even those teachers with small hands who have discovered their own methods of musical problem solving are often unaware of ...
Keyboard Sight-Playing Possibilities for Improvement
(1978)
The purpose of this paper is to examine some experiments
related to keyboard sight-playing and related
articles by successful teachers in an attempt to
establish teaching techniques and procedures which will
more ...
Twentieth Century Notation for Orchestral Instruments
(1977-07)
Since numerous, non-traditional notational systems have
evolved, it is difficult to become knowledgeable with regard
to each type. This paper attempts to present an overall view
of the major systems. Included are ...
Kodaly, Orff, and Suzuki Methods Described and Compared
(1973)
What are some of the teaching techniques and philosophies of
the above-mentioned music educators (Kodaly, Orff, and Suzuki)? It shall be the purpose of this paper to describe their methods and then make some comparisons ...
The Invention of the Piano and Its Development in Germany Through the Eighteenth Century
(1978-11-1)
This paper discusses the history, development, and reception of the piano in eighteenth-century Germany.
Serious Music for the Spinet Organ
(1975-05)
The purpose of this study is to collect and
classify serious music adaptable to the spinet organ. As the study has been designed primarily for the teacher of spinet organ, the paper will be limited to collections and ...
The Evolution of Piano Technique
(1979)
Since the invention of the piano in 1709, pianists have been
searching for the correct way to play their instruments. Most have
adapted to the instruments that they had at their disposal, but a few
ventured ahead and ...