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control it by improving the bow's angle to commit to that specific spot in between the playing area. The fingers that are on its neck are slightly bent followed by the wrist. Each finger placement corresponded with the note that is provided in the music sheet that is requested to play. "High D, A string, 1st position, 3rd string, make sure to hold it for 4 counts" my mind repeats the information received and learned. The moment has come to conquer the truth, the note may be played differently…

Listening to a composed jazz band is very entertaining. When members are well practiced, it obviously shows in their performance. However, a “ jazz performance” is composed of many different aspects including: accuracy of written sheet music, tone, articulation of notes, interaction with audience, and especially improvisation skills. Jazz improvisation is one of most important aspects of jazz. It is incredible to hear a musician composing on the spot. Creating quality self-made melodies based…

Introduction This paper contains a description of the sound, setting, and significance of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons performed by Janine Jansen at the International Chamber Music Festival on June 29, 2014. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzE-kVadtNw). There are four main pieces of music in this concert, each split into three sections. This was an auditory representation of the four seasons, and an attempt will be made to describe the sound, setting, and significance of this piece. Setting The…

which meant we could choose band, choir, or theater arts. When my sister was in 5th grade she had to choose, she chose choir, she was a natural at singing. I think my parents thought I would choose choir also, because my sister did. That day I had music, when I walked into the room I saw two people that I had never seen before. Two men one old and one that looked like he was in his 40’s, they were wearing Smithville green shirts. As the whole class sat down in a circle like we do every day they…

Jack and Clara, two high school students, have spent years excelling their skills in their school band. After six short years, they are the leaders of the clarinet section, showing the Freshman what music can feel like when they just take a minute to feel it. Although they share the same type of instrument and passion, their style and posture set these two apart, but these differences show just how unique the band is. The personality and the style of a musician is greatly portrayed through the…

concepts. Put mildly, I am a dance music fanatic. I perform regularly in Exeter as a DJ and when sifting through my record collection, I came across a record that really speaks to me personally, and in many ways, has a universal allure. The record was released on a German record label named Innervisions, and is called Acamar, written by a duo called Frankey and Sandrino. The record is presented in a black inner sleeve with a fantastic artwork print, information sheet and elegant outer sleeve. To…

averages provides the parties concerned with information about where the company is heading but also what has been successful and what areas need improvement (Tedor & Radu 2013). For the purposes of this report, the profit and loss statements and balance sheets, have been attained through not only JB Hi-Fi’s annual report but also IBSISWorld. The ratio’s which will be discussed below in the following section as well as industry averages and Harvey Norman’s 2015 figures are attached to Appendix 3…

brains (Miendlarzewska). Students who participate in music have consistently higher performance in advanced mathematics: students who had arts-rich experiences in high school were more likely to complete a calculus course (Caterall). Additionally, the same study concluded that in musicians,…

Music plays an important role in people’s daily life. Previous studies suggest that music positively affects people’s cognitive performance especially working memory. Many college students read, do homework or prepare for exams while listening to music. Background music is an important environmental factor in our learning context that may have impact on our attention span and later recall of information. However, whether background music serves as a distractor or enhancer on memory remain an…

Because of that, funding should cease to exist for arts in school. Source C mentions, “... music class contributes nothing to the well being of the student. They are a drain on the economy, they cost far too much to run and what do they get us?” (Source C). Referring back to the third paragraph, there is evidence showing that “music class” benefits students in numerous ways. The arts programs allow for a break during the busy school day and bring students to a…