within six years. There is no saying in which chronological order they were composed‚ although one may say that the suites change and evolve technically and become more difficult. During the baroque period‚ When composing for a “relatively New Instrument” (Sadie‚ 2000) the cello‚ (Woodstra‚ 2005) Bach’s idea was to simplify and capture the listener by composing suites that were made to represent different emotions and to create imagery in the music. The simplicity in the composition relies
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F. Richard Moore Music 170 December 01‚ 2009 Exploring the Vibrations and Acoustics of a Historical Instrument Now that we have gone through a process of understanding the Sitar’s history‚ mechanics‚ and a bit about the string functions‚ we can really dig deep and find out how the instrument functions harmonically. Typically when we refer to the harmonics of the instrument we are specifically talking about the modes of vibration. The modes of vibration are what we use to identify the
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INSTRUMENTS OF SOUTHERN ASIAN COUNTRY A. LAOS 1.[pic] The khene (/ˈkɛn/; also spelled "khaen"‚ "kaen" and "khen"; Lao: ແຄນ; Thai: แคน‚ RTGS: khaen‚ pronounced [kʰɛ̄ːn]; Vietnamese: khèn; Khmer: គែន) is a mouth organ of Lao origin whose pipes‚ which are usually made of bamboo‚ are connected with a small‚ hollowed-out hardwood reservoir into which air is blown‚ creating a sound similar to that of the violin. This is classified as Aerophone. 2.[pic] The đàn bầu (pronounced [ɗǎn ɓə̌w]; ")
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Ektara Ektara ; literally "one-string"‚ also called iktar‚ ektar‚ yaktaro gopichand is a one-string instrument most often used in traditional music from Bangladesh‚ India‚ Egypt‚ and Pakistan. In origin the ektara was a regular string instrument of wandering bards and minstrels from India and is plucked with one finger. The ektara usually has a stretched single string‚ an animal skin over a head (made of dried pumpkin/gourd‚ wood or coconut) and pole neck or split bamboo cane neck.
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The role of the Violin in Two of the Musical Folk Traditions of Trinidad and Tobago. By Janelle Xavier Research Project Proposal: The role of the Violin in 2 of the Musical Folk Traditions of Trinidad and Tobago. By Janelle Xavier Proposal Descriptions: This research paper compiles primary and secondary data from interviews with violinists who work or have worked specifically in folk music in the Trinidad and Tobago. It seeks to investigate and document the reasons for and the
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The Effects of Cochlear Implants on Musical Perception in Hearing-Impaired Individuals Communication Deviations and Disorders March 5‚ 2013 There are many effects that cochlear implants have on individuals with impaired hearing. Music is a major aspect of hearing that is affected by the presence of a cochlear implant in these individuals. Characteristics like pitch‚ rhythm and meter‚ melodic contour‚ and timbre are those that most affect the perception of music in those who have cochlear implants
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Question 6: Violins are very delicate instruments and must be handled very carefully. Something as small as a speed bump could cause the fingerboard‚ bow or soundbox to crack. Big changes in air pressure or weather condition could also warp the wood. Therefore‚ no matter how the instrument is being transported‚ there are steps that should be taken to avoid any mishaps. First‚ the strings should be loosened slightly‚ but not too much because colder weather will cause the strings to tighten while
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of Rider University Princeton‚ NJ FOLK INSTRUMENTS OF PUERTO RICO: THEIR ORIGINS‚ ROOTS AND INFLUENCE IN PUERTO RICAN CULTURE Luis F. Rodríguez MH 631 - Introduction to Musicology Prof. Mirchandani 12/19/2001 CONTENTS: Introduction 3 Historical Background 3 Musical Genres 4 Musical Instruments Taíno Heritage 6 African Heritage 8 Plucked String Instruments (“Spanish Heritage”) 9 Their Relationship
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combination of elements that becomes stronger together than apart”. (Zandt) Have you ever played an instrument? Was it with a Concert Band or an Orchestra instrument? Do you have a preference? I think playing in a band is better than playing in an orchestra because of its modernized features‚ variety and types of music played‚ and the opportunity it gives to expand and to play your band instrument in a marching band or jazz band. Let’s start from the beginning. So‚ what is the difference between
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18 Benefits of Playing a Musical Instrument by Michael Matthews The Chinese philosopher Confucius said long ago that "Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without." Playing a musical instrument has many benefits and can bring joy to you and to everyone around you. This article will provide you with 18 benefits of playing an instrument (in no particular order) and will hopefully give you a better sense of appreciation and pride for music. 1. Increases the capacity
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