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Well-Tempered Clavier: A Profound Expression of Bach's Religious Convictions
(1981)
Johann Sebastian Bach is unquestionably a distinguished musical genius. His supreme creative powers have intrigued scholars for generations, and the study of his work continues to reveal Bach's awesome intellect and unique ...
The Principal [sic] Aspects of the Art of the American Musical as Forwarded by Two Pieces, Show Boat and Oklahoma
(1986)
The purpose of this paper is to present the principal
aspects of the Art of the American Musical as forwarded by
two pieces, Show Boat and Oklahoma. I have compiled researched facts about the early history of the American ...
Background on Bach and the Numerology Tradition
(1981)
associations which may have influenced him. In order to understand how the numerology tradition developed, it is necessary to investigate a few of the major events in its history....
Joseph Szigeti's Art of Violin Playing
(1981)
This paper discusses Joseph Szigeti and his philosophies of violin playing. His views on practice, study, and technicality are explored.
The History of Western Music in Korea
(1986)
One can divide music in Korea into two groups: National
Music [Kukak] and Western music [Yangak]. Then the music can
also be divided into two groups: instrumental and vocal
music.
This paper will present the history ...
Jazz Masters of the Baritone Saxophone
(1985)
One of the most exciting things about jazz is that there
are virtually no restrictions based on instrumentation.
Although the most common instruments in jazz are piano, bass,
drums, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and ...
John Cage and His Use of Percussion
(1981)
John Cage musically created a revolution. He explored
new avenues of composing, during a period of time when most
other composers were still in the past. Overall, he formulated
an exciting and new attitude toward the ...
Barbara Allen and the English Ballad in Appalachia: Adaptations and Transformations
(1982)
The purpose of this study is to examine the eighteenth-century English Child ballads and "Barbara Allen" which survived in the Appalachian region of the United States.
Aesthetic Mobility in the Use of Texture in the Works of Gyӧrgy Ligeti
(1982)
It will be the primary objective of this paper to
determine the basic characteristics of Ligeti's compositional
aesthetic and to contrast these findings with certain
other aesthetics of contemporary music. This will ...
Shape-note Notation: A Complement to the Singing School
(1985)
In the early decades of the eighteenth century,
singing schools were organized in New England for the purpose of improving congregational singing. The schools' popularity as musical and social institutions grew rapidly, ...
A Study of the Thirteen Piano Nocturnes of Gabriel Fauré
(1987)
Gabriel Fauré's genius and originality are especially
apparent in his thirteen nocturnes for piano. This impressive
and unique cycle of nocturnes covers the period of
Fauré's compositional maturity, from 1875 when he ...
Brass Performance Practices in the Sixteenth Century
(1989)
This paper will focus on the performance practices
involving the brass instruments in the sixteenth century. The
research involved presents an even greater difficulty. There are
two reasons for this: first, there is ...
Music of the Silent Film Era
(1980)
The story of the development of film music for the
silent film era of the 1890s through 1930 represents man's
desire to add aural depth to a visual accomplishment. From
a single musician to a pit orchestra, their music ...
Facts and Fantasy Surrounding the "Ondine" Ballade
(1985)
This work studies the connection between Fredrick Chopin's Third Ballad in A-flat, op. 47 and the "Ondine" poem of Adam Mickiewicz.
Stylistic Development of Jazz Drumming 1930-1950: An Overview
(1982)
The primary purpose of this paper is to examine the
significant stylistic traits found in jazz drumming. A
great deal of emphasis will be placed on the drum styles
between 1930-1950. The styles and techniques utilized
during ...
The Violin Technique of Nicolo Paganini
(1981)
The violin technique of Nicolo Paganini holds a
unique position in the history of violin playing. It was
rather unconventional and, to date, is not really
understood. During his lifetime, Paganini did everything
within ...
The Lecha Dodi chant for Rosh Hashana Shabat: A Study of its Mystical Qualities
(1981)
This paper discusses use of chant in Jewish services and the importance of a specific chant to Jewish mysticism. A broad overview of Jewish mystical traditions is given so that the reader may understand how the use of chant as a catapult to unity...
The History of the Marimba and Its Use
(1986)
The modern concert marimba, as with many percussion
instruments, has an extensive history. Where did the
marimba originate and when? How was it played? The
origins, types and uses of the marimba are questions that
this ...
A Study of the American Piano 1850-1929
(1980)
The purpose of this paper is to discuss a portion of the piano's
history, the period of development in America between 1850 and 1929.
During this eighty-year period, piano construction underwent significant
change as ...
The Male Falsetto Register
(1988-07)
The part of the male voice known as the "falsetto"
has intrigued man for centuries. The question of its
value in the realm of serious music has been heavily
debated. The current
definitions of the term "falsetto" call ...