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MUSC 285 String Techniques and Methods Units: 3.00
Study of the principles of orchestral stringed instruments through the performance of select instruments and examination of salient repertoire and pedagogical resources. Fundamental playing techniques will be emphasized including posture and handling, fingerings, bowings, tuning, and maintenance.
NOTE Students will need to access their own instrument(s) and rental options will be made available on the first day of class if needed. Instrument Rental: estimated cost $60 - $100.
NOTE Students will need to access their own instrument(s) and rental options will be made available on the first day of class if needed. Instrument Rental: estimated cost $60 - $100.
Learning Hours: 114 (36 Lecture, 78 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite (Registration in a MUSC or MUTH plan) or (MUSC 104 or MUSC 105) or permission of the School.
Exclusion MUSC 185.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate appropriate technique and expressive abilities on the violin, viola or cello.
- Describe and demonstrate the fundamental principles associated with playing and teaching violin, viola and cello (Identification of ranges on each instruments, fingerings, bowings, transpositions, tunings, basic instrument maintenance).
- Identify, interpret, develop or select some pedagogical resources including repertoire to support others as they learn this instrument(s).