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Simplification and Octavation in Double Bass Performance: An Overview of Historical and Contemporary Practices

Two important performance practices in the modern orchestral performance are discussed in this document: simplification and octavation. Due to the differing opinions and common practices which bass players have around these two performance practices, simplification and octavation have become two of the most complex issues faced by orchestral sections. The first part of the document will provide a brief history of simplification and octavation. The second part of the document will offer recommendation for double bass orchestral practice in the 21st century and examine key works of the bass repertoire in which simplification and octavation occur. The research and practice of leading pedagogues and major orchestral players and the solutions they have developed to reduce the discrepancy inherent within section playing will be discussed. This document will propose several empirical solutions to major excerpts in the bass repertoire, demonstrating how it is to achieve the most uniformed playing, and offer applicable and suggestive guidelines for contemporary orchestral double bass performers.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc984192
Date05 1900
CreatorsShih, Wen-Ling
ContributorsBradetich, Jeff, Leenhouts, Paul, 1957-, Gerling, Daphne
PublisherUniversity of North Texas
Source SetsUniversity of North Texas
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeThesis or Dissertation
Formatx, 47 pages : music, Text
RightsPublic, Shih, Wen-Ling, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.
RelationRecital: April 2, 2009, ark:/67531/metadc86276, Recital: April 16, 2008, ark:/67531/metadc67527, Recital: June 23, 2011, ark:/67531/metadc171565

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