Discussion in this document is divided into three main areas. Chapter One is an introduction, describing the scope, purpose, and procedures of the document. Chapter Two discusses the evolution of the viola and violin to 1800, emphasizing viola design, luthiers, theoretical writings, and literature for the viola. Further discussion of writing for the viola during the first half of the nineteenth century is provided in Chapter Five.Chapter Four provides a brief analysis of the famous violin etudes of this period, placing emphasis on their tranferability to the viola. The analysis is prefaced by a discussion of the value of etudes and the technical differences between violin and viola. The writer concludes that, although the violin etudes do not speak directly to all the peculiar technical problems of the viola, their thoroughness and progressiveness make them useful study material for violists.The main emphasis of this document is on Chapters Three and Five. Chapter Three discusses the early viola methods written between 1780 and 1800. Included are methods by Corrette, Cupis, Woldemar, Gebauer, and an anonymous English tutor. As the modern application of these methods to technical study was found to be impractical, emphasis was placed more on their historical importance.Chapter Five provides an analysis of the viola etudes and methods written during the first half of the nineteenth century. Included are works by Martinn, Kayser, Praeger, Bruni, Hoffmeister, Cavalini, Rolla, Blumenthal, Campagnoli, Casimir-Ney, Garaude, and Giorgetti. Each of these works was compared to the violin etudes on the same technical level.The writer did not find the same technical progression and thoroughness in the viola etudes that was found in the violin studies. However, several of the etudes were deemed useful technical studies for the violist. These viola etudes often placed more emphasis on tone development and unusual fingerings and positions. Of particular note were the etudes of Cavalini, Rolla, Blumenthal, Giorgetti, Campagnoli, and Casimir-Ney. The writer has included an appendix of selected viola etudes, chosen for their usefulness and variety.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:BSU/oai:cardinalscholar.bsu.edu:handle/177491 |
| Date | January 1985 |
| Creators | Kruse, Steven Lewis |
| Contributors | Vincent, Marilyn C. |
| Source Sets | Ball State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Format | xiv, 364 leaves : ill. ; 28 cm. |
| Source | Virtual Press |
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