Search
Now showing items 1-6 of 6
Fatigue and recovery patterns of the mouth muscles used to play the clarinet.
(2004)
For this study the fatigue and recovery patterns of one particular mouth muscle, the orbicularis oris, used while playing the clarinet was studied by using the Biopac MP 150 EMG system with non-invasive surface electrodes. ...
Communicating emotion in piano performance: Nuances used in expert and intermediate-level performances.
(2004)
The purpose of this study was to determine how specific basic emotions were communicated in expert and intermediate level piano performances through the use of musical nuances. Two intermediate and two expert pianists ...
The rural music teacher: An investigation of the relationship between socialization factors and career satisfaction using symbolic interaction theory.
(2004)
The findings from this study revealed that rural music teachers in this study understood the globalized tasks associated with music education. The music teachers in this study were not socialized to their position as music ...
The piano music of Percy Grainger: An analysis of ten original works.
(2004)
The purpose of this document is to introduce readers to the wide range of Grainger's expression for the piano. The ten works introduced and analyzed demonstrate Grainger's penchant for transcribing ensemble pieces; most ...
Usage and development of piano method books in Taiwan: Interviews and observations with piano teachers.
(2004)
Several results imply that Taiwan's piano education circle has gradually changed from pianistic technique-based lessons to emphasizing the integrity of music learning. Teachers' strong tendency of combining different methods ...
An annotated catalog of published marimba concertos in the United States from 1940--2000.
(2004)
The purpose of this study was to document the development of the marimba concerto from 1940--2000. This work provides an annotated list of marimba concertos published during that time period and notes trends in each of ...