Audio examples of string articulations?

[wolfetho]

Could anyone suggest a good website or book that has audio
examples of the different string articulations? I thought it might be helpful in working with string samples to actually hear different articulations and know
how they're used.

Thanks,

Tom

[falcon1]

http://www.mti.dmu.ac.uk/~ahugill/manual/intro.html

[wolfetho]

Falcon1:

Thanks! That's a great website- very informative.

Tom

[Rhap2]

Falcon1:

Thanks! That's a great website- very informative.

Tom
Went to the site that Falcon1 recommended. It was great yesterday; now, I get mostly, "The page cannot be viewed" when trying to hear sounds or see charts. Also, I don't get the little "icons" for video, audio, anymore.

Any explanation for this....anyone?

Jack

[Garritan]

Could anyone suggest a good website or book that has audio
examples of the different string articulations? I thought it might be helpful in working with string samples to actually hear different articulations and know
how they're used.

Here is an excellent collection of videos that show various string articulations, bowings and effects on the violin:

http://www.obu.edu/music/videos/bowings.htm

And here are some more videos of string techniques on the violin and double bass.

The site falcon1 recommended is also an informative site, but they seem to be down at the moment.

Gary Garritan

http://www.arraymusic.com/video/violin/right_violin.html
http://www.arraymusic.com/video/bass/right_dblebass.html

[Rhap2]

Thank you Mr. Garritan, Sir........

Jack

[dbudde]

This (http://www.violinmasterclass.com/) is an amazing resource to learn about violin.

[jaythansparks]

Hello everyone,

I'm new to this site but I'l like to say... W O W ! ! ! This is so great. Just what I've been praying and looking for. In regards to falcon's recommanded site, it was fantastic... A great place for information in regards to the orchestra and it's instruments. His site and examples are great too. Mr. Garritan, my hat off to you sir and my God forever bless you. You've been very instrumental (no punn...lol) in getting me where I want to be as a composer. And also, thanks for your tip on the online videos..... Great place of resource for information....


Jaythan

[marnen]

Could anyone suggest a good website or book that has audio
examples of the different string articulations?

In addition to the resources people have suggested...if you can arrange to spend half an hour with a good violinist, do so (for that matter, if you're in the NYC-Poughkeepsie-Albany area, I'd be happy to be that violinist if you like). I think it will be very informative to closely watch how the bowings work and hear the different articulations at close range.

[Garritan]

In addition to the resources people have suggested...if you can arrange to spend half an hour with a good violinist, do so (for that matter, if you're in the NYC-Poughkeepsie-Albany area, I'd be happy to be that violinist if you like). I think it will be very informative to closely watch how the bowings work and hear the different articulations at close range.Marnen,

Spending time with a real violinist to learn the different playing techniques is invaluable.

Next time we are recording at Troy Music Hall I may take you up on that offer. :)

Gary Garritan

[dbudde]

There was a TV show on in the late 70's called Meeting of the Minds, hosted by Steve Allen. The premise of the show was to sit in a room and have live discussions with famous dead people ... scientists, political figures, musicians the likes of Einstein, Newton, Beethoven and such. Jane Meadows was also a host but would appear as Cleopatra, Susan B Anthony, Marie Antoinette, Catherine the Great and others.

One of the shows featured a discussion with Paganini who picked up his violin and demonstrated all the playing techniques for which he wrote amazing pieces. It was one of the most interesting shows I ever saw on TV and I remember it to this day having only seen it once.

If you ever get a chance to see this, do so.

[Garritan]

Went to the site that Falcon1 recommended. It was great yesterday; now, I get mostly, "The page cannot be viewed" when trying to hear sounds or see charts. Also, I don't get the little "icons" for video, audio, anymore.

Any explanation for this....anyone?

JackJack,

the Philharmonia site that Falcon1 recommended was down for a while and is now active again.

http://www.mti.dmu.ac.uk/~ahugill/manual/intro.html (http://www.mti.dmu.ac.uk/%7Eahugill/manual/intro.html)

Here's a link to the string section which has audio and video examples of vaious violin bowings:

http://www.mti.dmu.ac.uk/~ahugill/manual/violin/bowing.html (http://www.mti.dmu.ac.uk/%7Eahugill/manual/violin/bowing.html)

It's an excellent resource.

[Beverly]

WOW! Fantastic resources...thank you so much. As a vocalist, I have been overwhelmed by the amount of 'lingo' and symbols I don't know when it comes to stringed instruments. Thank you so much for pointing towards these resources.

Beverly