MUS102 (Introduction to the Violin and Theoretical M usic)
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MUS102 (Introduction to the Violin and Theoretical Music)
Hamza Butt (Forman Music Society)
Course Structure
• Non-Credit Bearing • 12 lectures (Wed 1-2 pm N)• Brief History & Origins of Violin• Instrument Anatomy (Parts)• Playing Posture • Left Hand/Right Hand Techniques• Muscular Exercises
Course Structure (contd.)
• Scales (Different types & octaves)• Reading Musical Notation (Sheet Music)• Playing in Rhythm & Tempo • Popular Western Violin Symphonies
The Violin
• A bowed stringed instrument• 2 components– The Bow– The Instrument Body
• Has 4 strings (G,D,A,E):-– Different thickness of each– Tuned at different frequencies
The Violin Body
The Violin Body (Annotated)
The Bow
The Bow (Annotated)
Rosin
Violin Case
Shoulder Rest
Accessories to keep inside
• Two lint-free cloths (one almost size of violin, one the size of handkerchief)
• A lead pencil• Sheet Music (Front pocket)• Electronic violin tuner (optional)