Publication Date
2013-05-03
Availability
Open access
Embargo Period
2013-05-03
Degree Type
Doctoral Essay
Degree Name
Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)
Department
Instrumental Performance (Music)
Date of Defense
2013-03-26
First Committee Member
Pamela A. McConnell
Second Committee Member
Thomas Sleeper
Third Committee Member
Ross T. Harbaugh
Fourth Committee Member
Nancy C. Zavac
Fifth Committee Member
M. Brian Blake
Abstract
This essay presents a viola bow-arm method that establishes a logical sequence of exercises, giving the viola student and teacher a sequential lesson plan to address bow technique. Each exercise is targeted to achieve mastery of a specific technical element of bowing. Fun and engaging imagery is used for younger students. Exercises increase progressively in difficulty for advanced students to ensure proficiency in all elements of viola bow technique.
Keywords
Viola; bow-arm; method; bow development; bow exercises; technique
Recommended Citation
Ramirez, Rafael M., "A Comprehensive Viola Bow-Arm Method Based on Open Strings Exercises Designed to Develop and Maintain Bow-Arm Skills" (2013). Open Access Dissertations. 1006.
http://scholarlyrepository.miami.edu/oa_dissertations/1006