MUS102 (Introduction to the Violin and Theoretical Music) Hamza Butt (Forman Music Society)
Mar 23, 2016
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)