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A Method For Electric Bass Improvisation Via A Detailed Analysis Of The Improvisational Techniques Of Jaco Pastorius From 1967-1968, Aaron Spiers
Theses : Honours
This thesis/dissertation is an exploration into Jaco Pastorius' approach to improvisation via detailed analysis of seven selected transcriptions between the years 1975-80. This dissertation also analyses Pastorius' development as a performer, highlighting the many techniques he pioneered on the electric bass guitar from a historic perspective focusing on the years 1967-74. The final chapter of this dissertation presents a series of etudes that are designed to assist an advanced performer assimilate selected aspects of Pastorius' harmonic approach to improvisation.
Rehearsal And Performance Practices Of Minimalist Music, Specifically Related To Music For Eighteen Musicians By Steve Reich, Callum Moncrieff
Rehearsal And Performance Practices Of Minimalist Music, Specifically Related To Music For Eighteen Musicians By Steve Reich, Callum Moncrieff
Theses : Honours
This dissertation serves to give an exposition of the origins, rehearsal and performance practices for minimalist music with particular attention paid to Music for Eighteen Musicians by Steve Reich. It contains interviews with performers of this work and attempts to define the underlying principles of minimalist music with particular reference to concentration and tempo. Rehearsal procedures are discussed as well as issues such as stamina and acoustics. The final section is dedicated to common mistakes and a reflection on the work from those who have performed it.
A Methodology For Thorough Text Preparation Of German Lieder, Emma Louise Blake
A Methodology For Thorough Text Preparation Of German Lieder, Emma Louise Blake
Theses : Honours
The impetus behind this study is the suspicion that singers beginning their training are either unaware of the vast amount of preparation that needs to occur when performing any work or they are aware but have no idea where to start. The understanding of text and an emotional connection with its meaning are vital to a successful Lied performance. This dissertation aims to create a method of preparing the text (of a Lied) that encourages detailed observation and creative thought, and which enables a musician with limited understanding of the German language to comfortably acquaint themselves with the repertoire. This …