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…the violin is the closest sounding musical instrument to the human voice. It is difficult to argue that point. Also, the violin is profoundly expressive in nature and it is considered to be one of the most versatile instruments in the orchestra. The range of articulations…
Posted by Don Rath Jr on Sunday, June 26, 2011 at 3:26 pm
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…primary stringed and fretted instrument article series, the individual instruments will have a short series of articles about each of them. The intention is to provide first an introductory or lead article, followed by composition considerations, instrument range and other articles which further discusses the instrument or provides…
Posted by Don Rath Jr on Saturday, June 11, 2011 at 4:42 pm
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Just like an excellent symphony, each note is a contributing factor making the symphony a glorious experience. Take away a single note and it is diminished. Likewise, with John and Nelle O’Neill, one cannot write about only one of them as their lives are like a wonderful symphony!
Posted by Don Rath Jr on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at 10:19 am
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…you can more easily continue your study and review the various types of articulations available not only for the violin but for each instrument you may be employing when creating your next masterpiece.
Posted by Don Rath Jr on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 5:59 pm
Filed under Blog Roll, Featured Content and Articles by Don Rath Jr, From My Pen - By Don Rath Jr, Musical Elements, Violin · Tagged articulations, introduction to violin articulations, legato, marcato, pizzicato, spiccato, violin
