Village / Josef Butts -- Waltz for M / Josef Butts -- Time remembered / Bill Evans -- Like Kenny / Josef Butts -- So long, Eric / Charles Mingus / text

System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Accompanied by 4 recitals, recorded Nov. 28, 2005, Aug. 10, 2006, July 26, 2007, and June 3, 2009. Includes bibliographical references (p. 30-31).

Treatise (D.M.A.)--University of Texas at Austin, 2003. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references. Available also from UMI Company.

Orientador: Sonia Ray / Banca: Valerie Albright / Banca: Fausto Borém / Banca: Lutero Rodrigues / Banca: Emerson de Biaggi / Resumo: O contexto e as especificidades do tratamento do contrabaixo nas obras orquestrais de Heitor Villa-Lobos são o objeto principal da investigação aqui apresentada. O estudo tem por objetivo geral discutir a abordagem idiomática empregada pelo compositor na escrita das partituras do contrabaixo na grade orquestral, para, a partir daí, propor a tese de que tais excertos possam ter relevância considerável para o estudo técnico-musical do instrumentista, no que se defende a pertinência de sua adoção por intérpretes, professores e estudantes de contrabaixo. A metodologia de pesquisa inclui extensa revisão de literatura, com visita a autores do século 18 aos dias atuais, seguida de identificação de equivalências idiomáticas no repertório orquestral tradicional, contextualização das influências na escrita para o contrabaixo de Villa-Lobos e concluindo, por fim, com a proposição de uma seleção de excertos para a prática pedagógica. A tese é desenvolvida em três capítulos centrais. O primeiro trata da revisão de literatura sobre estudos de excertos orquestrais para contrabaixo e traça um panorama atual de sua aplicação em instituições locais, pondo em discussão, particularmente, a escassez desses materiais no âmbito da produção orquestral brasileira. O segundo capítulo aborda as influências na escritura das linhas de contrabaixo de Villa-Lobos, com descrição de aspectos idiomáticos na escrita do compositor para o contrabaixo em obras orquestrais, ilustrados com exemplos musicais de sua ... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / The context and the specificities of the Villa-Lobos' treatment to the double bass in his orchestral works are the main object of the investigation hereby presented. The main goal is to discuss the idiomatic approach to the double bass on Villa-Lobos' orchestral works as a way to present the thesis that the excerpts of such orchestral works are relevant to the technique musical study of the performer, as well as localizing and indicating its pertinence to double bass performers, professors and students. The methodology chosen was the review of the literature followed by an identification of idiomatic equivalences from the traditional orchestral repertoire, the contextualization of Villa-Lobos' influences on its double bass writing and the selection of excerpts. The thesis is organized in three chapters, besides the introduction, conclusion and appendixes. The first chapter presents the review of the literature on orchestral excerpts for the double bass where today state of the art in Brazilians institutions is presented. The discussion is centered in the lack of material addressed to the studies of Brasilian orchestral works. The second chapter addresses the influences Villa-Lobos received while writing his double bass parts. Here idiomatic aspects of the composers writing for the instrument are described as well as a selection of works that better illustrate such writing and his symphonies, the Choros 10 and the Bachianas 9 are emphasized. The third chapter presents a excerpts selection for the double bass extracted from the works mentioned on chapter two, with emphasis on passages relevant for the technical study of the performer organized by type of idiomatism. The criteria for the selection of excerpts are also presented. At the end of this work it is possible to state that the composer had an elaborated and idiomatic writing for the double bass treating it with respect for its low range nature, ... / Doutor

Orientadora: Sonia Marta Rodrigues Raymundo Fassassi / Banca: Luciano de Souza Zanatta / Banca: Alexandre Silva Rosa / Resumo: Este trabalho discute a preparação para a performance do contrabaixo numa relação com dispositivos computacionais de interação em tempo real, dentro de vertentes conhecidas como Live Electronics e Live Looping. Para tal discussão foi utilizado o programa Ableton Live, desenvolvido na Alemanha em 1999, que atualmente constitui ferramenta de produção musical amplamente utilizada em performances ao vivo e em estúdio. O objetivo geral deste trabalho é discutir possibilidades de utilização do programa Ableton Live como ferramenta na preparação e realização da performance ao contrabaixo bem como a interação entre o músico e o computador, de forma a propor estratégias de preparação da performance do contrabaixo com Live Electronics e Live Looping. A discussão enfatiza o papel do performer, bem como aspectos relacionados à performance musical do contrabaixo acústico neste contexto. O trabalho está organizado em 4 partes principais: 1) Revisão da Literatura sobre questões organizacionais, técnico-interpretativas; aspectos psicológicos, abordagens sobre a musicalidade e expressividade; conceitos de Hiperinstrumento, técnica estendida e a relação compositor-intérprete; 2) Apresentação dos objetos de estudo - recursos de execução do contrabaixo na contemporaneidade; breve histórico sobre Live Electronics e aspectos básicos de funcionamento do programa utilizado; 3) um relato de experiência sobre a preparação de um recital de contrabaixo e piano que utilizou o sistema computacional como ... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: This paper discusses the preparation for a contrabass performance related to real-time interaction computing devices, within known strands like Live Electronics and Live Looping. The software chosen to work was Ableton Live, developed in Germany in 1999, widely used for music production and live performances and in studio. The general objective of this work is to discuss possibilities of using the Ableton Live program as a tool in the preparation and performance of the double bass as well as an interaction between the musician and the computer, to propose a strategy for the preparation of double bass performance with Live Electronics and Live Looping. The discussion emphasizes the role of the performer as well as related to the musical performance of the acoustic bass in context. The work is organized in 4 main parts: 1) Literature review on normative issues, technical-interpretative, psychological questions and approaches on musicality and expressivity; on concepts of Hyper instrument, extended technique and the relation composer-interpreter; 2) Presentation of the objects of study - resources of execution of the contrabass in the contemporaneity; Brief history on live electronics and basic program operating features; 3) an experience report on the preparation of a double bass and piano recital that uses the computer system as a fundamental part of the performance preparation strategy; 4) The process of preparation for a performance, the relationship between composer and p... (Complete abstract click electronic access below) / Mestre

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Until Serge Prokofiev’s 1924 ballet score Trapèze, the double bass occupied a background or at best a doubling role in almost all composers’ use of the instrument. Technical challenge was limited in these pieces, because composers did not see the instrument’s potential in a chamber music environment. As luthiers developed the instrument, the technical ability of players grew, and composers began writing more challenging music for the instrument. As one of the first major composers to see the double bass in a new light, Prokofiev wrote challenging music for the instrument. This paper illuminates the alluring pedagogical aspects of Prokofiev's Quintet in G Minor, Op. 39 and provides recommendations for accomplishing some difficult passages with ease.

Syftet med denna studie är att följa min inlärningsprocess av Serge Koussevitzkyskontrabaskonsert op. 3. Genom studien har jag kommit fram till olika övningsmetoder som kan tillämpas på Koussevitzky baskonserten som intonationsproblem samt tekniska svårigheter man stöter på under inlärningsprocessen. Med hjälp av videoanalys och loggbok dokumenteras processen. Flera förbättringsområden identifieras såsom övningsstruktur, fingersättningar, lägesväxlingar och stråkföring. I studien presenteras olika övningsstrategier i musikalisk gestaltning och lösningar på specifika tekniska hinder / The purpose of this study is to follow my learning process of Serge Koussevitzky's Double Bass Concerto op. 3. Through the study, I have come up with different practice methods that can be applied to the Koussevitzky bass concerto as intonation problems as well as technical difficulties encountered during the learning process. With the help of video analytics and logbook, the process is documented. Several areas for improvement are identified, such as practice structure, fingering, position shifts and stringing. The study presents different practice strategies in musical performance and solutions to specific technical obstacles.

Diverse practicing methods are evidence of the importance of applying creativity in our practice regimes. Regardless of a player's technique - traditional or modern - it must be regularly practiced and then applied. One of the most common ways to do that is through practicing technical exercises, which generally means the practice of scales, arpeggios and etudes. These exercises generally function as a warm-up regime for all musicians, but this regime doesn't necessarily provide enough reference for the player in the learning process of a new piece. Adapting exercises to address technical difficulties in a newly learned piece can provide the player with a wide range of practice methods to use, to be creative, to be more aware while practicing, and to build a solid technical foundation for the newly learned piece. Two well-known pedagogues who applied this approach are German bassist Ludwig Streicher and Czech violinist Otakar Ševčik. By implementing analytical studies and composing exercises based on the standard repertoire, Ševčik and Streicher became highly influential teachers in the 20th century. Their work serves as a model in achieving the purposes of this dissertation: the assessment of technical difficulties and compilation of a technique booklet based on six unaccompanied contemporary solo pieces written as required works for the solo competition of the International Society of Bassists' biennial convention since 2007.

In this project, frequently required double bass orchestral audition excerpts as well as their individual technical difficulties are identified. A survey of professional double bass players and teachers currently and formerly employed by major orchestras, universities, and conservatories have participated to validate the importance of four of the most frequently required orchestral excerpts: Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, Mvt. 4, and Symphony No. 5, Mvt. 3; Richard Strauss’ Ein Heldenleben; and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Symphony No. 40, Mvt. 1. The survey respondents identified the primary and secondary technical concerns of each of the four excerpts. I have created technical studies, or etudes, that specifically address these difficulties and help fill a literary gap within the existing pedagogical resources for the double bass.