String Music Appreciation

Description

In this course, you will :

• Investigating and comprehending string instruments, composers, virtuosos, and repertoire
• Increasing knowledge of the history and context of classical string music.
• Increasing understanding of classical string music scales and compositions.
• Describe the similarities and differences between all common western string instruments.

Syllabus :

• The history and construction of the violin
• Bowed string instruments
• Special topics: the Butterfly Lovers’ violin concerto
• Plucked string instruments