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Musical Examples of Double Pedal and Development of the Pedal Organ Prior to 1750
(1969)
A study of organ literature from early vocal transcriptions to the death of Bach in 1750 is a study in contrast as related to use of the pedal
division. An interest in this contrast provides the motivation for this ...
The Secret of Bel Canto
(1957-05-29)
This paper concerns the history of the Bel canto technique and its interaction with the modern vocal studio. Bel canto itself is defined, its major characteristics delineated, and its teaching methods scrutinized.
The Twenty-four Preludes, Opus 28, of Frédéric Chopin
(1956)
This paper is an examination of several editions of the twenty-four preludes of Frederic Chopin in pedagogical comparison to the Kessler manuscript of the same opus.
Songs of Pierre Phalese Transcribed for Guitar from Lute Tablature
(1971)
Compositions written by Pierre Phalèse have been examined
and are the content of this paper. Forty-five of his pieces,
which were written in French lute tablature, have been transcribed
for guitar.
Background on Bach and the Numerology Tradition
(1981)
There may have been some influences and associations not usually mentioned which might explain Bach's numerological usage for it was not unique to himself or his era. His relatives, Johann Christoph and Johann Ludwig Bach, ...
Sight Reading: A Practical Method for the Beginning Secondary School Choral Ensemble Member
(1979)
The problem of a viable sight reading program has continually
plagued the secondary choral conductor. As one searches for a professionally
published method, one is aware of the various methodology.
Some are quite excellent ...
A Discussion on Participating in Professional Orchestral French Horn Auditions
(1981)
This paper is designed to give some indication of what a potential professional French horn player can expect at an orchestral audition. Most university performance majors entertain the idea of playing professionally, yet ...
The Application of the Eighteenth Century Concept, "Good Taste" to Georg Friedrich Handel's Violin Sonata in G Minor, op. 1, no. 10
(1979)
The purpose of this paper is to show one way a baroque
violin sonata can be performed today in a style consistent
with eighteenth-century performance styles. It was a common
practice in the eighteenth century for ...
Pedagogical Comparisons of Choral and Solo Singing
(1988)
The comparison of choral and solo singing has often been a point of interest and controversy. It is acknowledged that if conscientious, both the studio instructor and the conductor of a choral ensemble strive for vocal ...
Why and How to Approach the Teaching of Rhythms in the Elementary Grades
(1969-08)
The foundation of music is rhythm, and the feeling
for rhythm must first find expression through the body.
Because rhythms fix certain relationships and objectify
understanding, they have an important place in a ...
The B Minor Sonata of Franz Liszt
(1979)
When Liszt began writing the B minor sonata in 1852, his motive was
to break up the classic sonata form and prepare a new direction for the
development of piano music. This one-movement sonata is an extreme example
of ...
Survey Course of Church Music
(1958)
This document outlines a survey conservatory course in the history of church music from the seventh century to the twentieth century.
The Development of the Orchestra from the Seventeenth to the Nineteenth Centuries
(1971)
It has long been the interest of the author to investigate
the development of the orchestra from a historical
viewpoint in order to determine, as accurately as possible
when each instrument became a permanent member. ...
A Comparison of Five Different Editions of Girolamo Frescobaldi's Aria Detta La Frescobalda with a Guitar Transcription
(1985)
In the course of transcribing Girolamo Frescobaldi's
Aria detta la Frescobalda, contained in the Second Book of
Toccatas, first published in 1627, one problem the modern
editor confronts is that of interpreting the ...
The Last Five Piano Sonatas of Ludwig van Beethoven
(1962)
This paper discusses the later years of Beethoven's life as they affected his last five piano sonatas. The sonatas are discussed in both historical context and by means of analysis.
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 ...
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.
Vienna - 1890-1910
(1979)
The political and musical elements in Vienna from 1890 to 1910 are the focal points of this paper. An attempt has not been made to follow all of the government proceedings, nor to list all of the music performances. Instead, ...
An Outline of a Theory of Matrices with Application to Electronic Compositional Systems
(1966-05)
This paper discusses a theory of matrices as applied to the composition of electronic music. As will become apparent upon consideration of the application of the theory to music composed with the system outlined herein, ...
An Automated Teaching System for Functional Piano Skills Based on a Curriculum Study of Piano Requirements for Public School Teachers
(1966)
This study was concerned with the possibility
of utilizing economies of class instruction, yet maintaining
learning conditions of individual study; specifically with functional
piano skills necessary for public school ...