...If you have not heard about a crossbow, it isn’t that difficult to understand the crossbow technology. The crossbow is made up of a smaller bow, like a longbow, which is then attached to the stock. Within the stock sits a trigger which is used to release the string to allow the arrow to fly. In order to load an arrow, which is sometimes called a bolt, first the string must be set back to the trigger or string release, to do this we use a cocking rope which is attached to the string and wraps around the base of the stock to be used as a mechanical advantage, then pulled back to the locking mechanism on the trigger or release. Once you have aimed the crossbow at the intended target, just move the safety from the “on” position to the “off” position and squeeze the trigger. It’s just that simple, easy to use the crossbow. Most crossbows will fire an arrow around 380 to 500 yards. The disadvantages that crossbows have been some were made of heavy material like steel, as well as oak stocks, compared to some other early bow materials like whalebone which was lighter. Manufacturing wants to make the crossbow that is light, faster, and speed. The crossbow has a lot of more energy than a longbow. The crossbow has more power because of the cane and limbs that store the energy which has more stored energy than the longbow. In today’s design of the crossbow, they have added the stirrup, this allows for you to use foot to help keep the crossbow down while pulling the string back...
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...NATURE VS NURTURE All individuals are different, even identical twins. It can sometimes be difficult to decide whether characteristics of living things are determined by genetic information or environmental factors or both. Tongue rolling is obviously inherited, but what about intelligence, musical ability or sporting excellence? Let’s look at some evidence: Bob is an excellent football player. His mother says that this is a gift he was born with. His father argues that he is skilled because he trains hard. Q1 What do you think controls his sporting ability? J.S Bach was a brilliant German composer and organist who came from a large musical family. His father taught him to play the violin and viola. His uncle was a famous organist. When Bach was left as an orphan, he went to live with his uncle and aunt. Bach had 20 children altogether (music was not all he was good at!). Three of his children grew up to be respected composers also. Q2 Do brilliant musicians get their talent from their parents, or is it due to the environment they grow up in? Bob has an identical twin brother, Bill. At first people cannot tell them apart. However, it does not take long to notice slight differences in their faces. Identical twins have identical genetic information. Therefore any differences between them should be due to the environment. Q3 What environmental factors, do you think could cause these differences? Bob bought a packet of sunflower seeds. The packet says that the...
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...I have enjoyed playing my instrument, the violin, for over three years. I began playing when I was ten years old, as a fifth grader. In one year, my class had three different orchestra teachers, each one with a very different teaching style. I participated in the school orchestra for my entire fifth grade year. After the school year ended, I homeschooled and I took private lessons all throughout my sixth grade year. Right before I began seventh grade, I moved from El Paso, Texas to North Carolina. I instantly joined the middle school orchestra, which I am still currently in. All of these quick changes and transitions have motivated me to keep playing. Despite moving, and going back and forth between public schooling and homeschooling, I have...
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...Kevin Lin Mr. Ross 4th Period Chamber Honors Credit Research Paper Brahms and Paganini Research Paper Paganini was born in Genoa, at the time a geographic principality within the kingdom of Italy. Although Paganini is well known for his virtuosic caprices on the violin, paganini also played the guitar as a major cornerstone of his musical achievement, as well as the mandolin, which he learned from his father. Although one would expect Paganini to have a musical upbringing, his father was actually a trader who, due to the lack of success in his trading career, supplemented the family’s income with mandolin playing on the streets of Genoa. Thus, Paganini’s early life found him searching for violin lessons from local violin teachers since his...
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...popularity of polyphonic music, the solo violin in genre of violin sonatas was generally supported by keyboard, and basso continuo that could be cello or viola da gamba. Left hands of keyboard were treated as bass line along with the basso continuo. Because harpsichord had plucking strings with small quill, it was impossible for the keyboard to sustain notes. The basso continuo took the role of supporting the weakness of harpsichord. Composers made basso continuo to hold or sustain notes so that solo instruments could play along with more support from the bass. Violin was composers’ choice as a solo instrument. Its characteristic such as voice-like sound, wide pitch range, and strength of its sounds were enough to convince composers. There were no other instruments that are more adequate to take role of monody than violin in 17th century....
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...exploring music ever since my sister started taking piano lessons. This affected me so much that I insisted to my parents that I also wanted to learn piano. So I started my musical journey and continue it to this day. I finally completed my grade eight piano with a merit. After all the hardship I went through, success was finally shown in my result. I did not end my music after I went to secondary school. There, I joined the Chinese Orchestra Society. My purpose in joining this society was to learn more about my own traditional culture's music. I took a position in strings and my musical instrument is named "erhu". It is a traditional Chinese musical instrument similar to the violin. Instead of having 4 strings, an erhu only has two strings which can also produce beautiful musical notes as a violin does. I absolutely love the erhu and I have discovered that with the my background in piano, I am learning with tremendous speed. My teacher said that I am bestowed with talent and asked me to keep up the good work. My diligence paid off as I was upgraded from being a member of the orchestra to a concert master. I am very proud that I am able to take up the responsibility for the orchestra. This also proved that I can lead. Besides having flying colors in my activity, I also do well in my studies. I applied for science stream in my secondary...
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...Discuss the role of your instrument in operatic music， say why you think it is suited to the role it takes. Introduction: With the development of the opera, the double bass has been using wider and wider. It not only for doing as part of the orchestra or support the bass music line, but actually sometime, it takes the leading position of the whole orchestra. In this Essay, I am going to give a discussion about the role of double bass in operatic music and explain why I think it suited to the role it takes. I will also use a few operatic music examples explain the usage of double bass in operatic music in detail. Double bass general introduction: The double bass is the largest and lowest-pitched string instrument in the contemporary symphony orchestra. Sometime it also called the string bass, upright bass or contrabass. Double bass normally have four strings and it tuned to E1, A1, D2 and G2 as its standard tuning. The double bass is a standard string instrument in symphony orchestra. In Western classical music, the double bass has been using wisely as a section of the orchestra, or as one single instrument in smaller string ensembles. The double bass bow comes in two distinct forms, which are the French bow and overhand bow. Both style bows are in similar shape. The double bass also has a comparable wide sound range. For instance, on a standard four-string basses, the lowest note of a double bass is an E1. This pitch is above the lowest frequency of the average...
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...more precisely, family of instruments) is found throughout large swathes of Europe, North Africa and South Asia. Out of the many varieties of Scottish bagpipes, the most common in modern days is the Highlands variety, which was spread through its use by the Highland regiments of the British Army. Bagpipes are a class of musical instrument, aerophones using enclosed reeds fed from a constant reservoir of air in the form of a bag. The term is equally correct in the singular or plural, although in the English language, pipers most commonly talk of “pipes”. 2. FIDDLE (VIOLIN) – Any violin may be informally called a fiddle, regardless of the kind of music being played with it, it is considered to be the predecessor of today’s violin. The instrument arrived late in the 17th century, and is first mentioned in 1680 in a document from Newbattle Abbey in Midlothian, Lessones For Ye Violin. Like the violin, it tended to have four strings, but came in a variety of shapes and sizes. Another family of instruments which contributed to the development of the modern fiddle are the viols, which are held between the legs and played vertically, and have fretted fingerboards. 3. GUITAR – The guitar is a musical instrument with ancient roots that is used in a wide variety of musical styles. It typically has six strings, but four, seven, eight, ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen and eighteen string guitars also exist. Traditionally guitars have usually been constructed of combinations of...
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...Jason Oliver 4/29/15 ENG 201 Quiz 1. What kind of work did Gregor do before his metamorphosis? Answer: Gregor worked as a traveling salesman. 2. What are Gregor’s obligations to his family before his transformation into an insect? Answer: Gregor is the sole support of his family before his metamorphosis. He paid the rent, all the bills, and he was paying off his parents’ private debts to the chief of his firm. 6. What are some of the things that Gregor hopes for? Answer: Gregor hopes one day to leave his job for good. His fondest wish is to send his sister, Grete, to music school to study the violin. He hopes to free himself from all his family’s obligations and from his parents’ dependency on him. 7. What two contradictory goals does Gregor seem to be striving for throughout the story? Answer: Gregor seems to want to withdraw from the world and to be isolated from it, while at the same time he has an irrepressible need to be loved and understood. 8. What are some of the things Gregor tries to tell the chief clerk? Answer: Gregor tries to remind the chief clerk that he is often the target of unfounded rumors and malicious attacks. He begs the chief clerk to have some compassion for him, and he reminds him that he has to provide for his family’s welfare. 9. How does Mr. Samsa force Gregor back into his room? Answer: Because...
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...THE Theory of Music. AS APPLIED OF TO VOICE THE TEACHIN" AND INSTRUMENTS. AND PJtAOTICE LOUIS Author of " C. Cuwositibs German oi' ELSON. Mtjsic," Etc. " History of Song," This Course is adopted and used in Music. the New England Conservatory of BOSTON : New England Consekvatory of Music. EIGHTH MDITION. 1900. Copyright, 1890, by Lotjis C. Elsom. F. H. GILSON, MUSIC PRINTER AND BOOKBINDER, BOSTON. PREFACE. This work is not so much a intended for self-instruction,as course to provide may systematized their is by the which teachers assist which keen at pupils sary neces- toward to that general knowledge true musician. branches the to The tion competipresent, to in the musical is gradually merely of such those as a leading specialist j principles musician counteract become this, a study all which underlie music, the most laws of Acoustics, and a musical form, etc., is are necessary, to this little volume of such the intended It become text-book but an studies. details In the naturally gives are outline, the of which matter are to be filled in by teacher. facts to of of the Acoustics, utmost only those ...
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...I love music because of the way it makes me feel. Music has always been part of my life and I hope it continues to grow in me as I am growing. My favorite musical instrument is the violon. The sound of the violin brings peaceness in me and most importantly happiness. When people are not there to comfort me music is there. There are different type and genre of musics. You listen to certain music depending on your mood. My most favorite type of musics I listen to are classical, country, soul and pop. I listen to musics in variation of language, it doesn’t matter if I understand the language or not the most important is the connection I have with the music. Music is often taken for granted people listen to them but do not pay attention to the lyrics and they often do not understand what the music is portraying but it lends to our every day in simplistic ways. Music is more than just a group of people performing together. Life without music would be like life without water because there will be something missing. I love music and something I hope to accomplish is being able to sing. I’m often told by people that it’s a fantasy that one day I will be able to sign and play the violin but they often laugh at me and say it’s something that I should have mastered both of them at a young age. Confidence is something I struggle with because of how many people who tells me I can’t make that fantasy come true, my love for music just makes me push myself harder. Entering the school Collegiate...
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...Music 115- Weekly Assignment As orchestras grew and more and better instruments came about the symphony emerged. The symphony bares many comparisons to the baroque concerto. A symphony is much more dynamic however; it does not contrast a soloist with a full orchestra creates an interaction and transformation of multiple themes. The string quartet later emerged in the classical era where it was different from symphonies in terms dynamic and timbre but was well suited for the big stages and powerful lights. A string quartet is a group of instruments specifically has two violins, a viola and a cello. In comparison a string quartet matches symphony in movements and tempo but lacks the timbre and dynamic punch of a symphony. Joseph Hayes was the pioneer for string quartets; he made them popular by writing 68 quartets in his life time. String quartets and symphonies began to follow a form just like how today’s music follow a form of chorus to verse. There form was exposition (problem), development and then recapitulation. In the exposition there are many different themes and contrasting tonalities. The next part of the form is sort of a struggle or instability of the tonality. This can be taught of as sort of a story and how a story starts off with a problem, the problem escalates then there is eventually a solution. Recapitulation is the themes of the exposition return. It is similar to the original. The symphony and string quartet both have their similarities and differences but...
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...people considered him as a curiosity, a man trying to find his path. His most important early success occurred at his Paris debut in April 1924. They loved him immediately. His reputation became international. Andres Segovia was born on February 21, 1893 in the Andalusian city of Linares, Spain. His father was a prosperous lawyer and hoped that one day that his son would join him in his work. Andres’ father, trying to build a wide cultural background for his son, began to provide Andres with musical instruction at an early age. He taught him how to play the piano and the violin, but Andres did not seem to be too enthusiastic about either instrument. When Andres was open to the vocals of a guitar being played his interest in music itself had begun. Even though his parents disapproved of him playing the guitar, Andres still continued to play the instrument. Andres applied his musical knowledge of piano and violin to his study of the guitar. Because of this, Andres developed his own technique; he had discovered quite early that certain piano exercises were beneficial in strengthening the fingers for the guitar. He believed that the guitars rightful place was in a concert stage, but at this time the guitar was considered unsuitable in place like a concert stage. Because of Andres Segovia, the history of the guitar changed forever. Andres Segovia’s performances also helped make guitar makers become famous themselves. His expertise also helped the Yamaha corporation,...
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...The concert I visited was Beethoven’s 7th Symphony on Sunday April 6; the conductor was Edo De Waart. Included in the concert there was a performance of Symphony of Wind Instruments, this was created by Ivor Stravinsky there were multiple different wind instruments used in this piece, there was three flutes; two oboes; English horn; three clarinets; three bassoons; four horns; three trumpets; three trombones; tuba. John Adam’s violin concerto was played in the concert, this had instruments from many different groups it consisted of, two flutes; two oboes; two clarinets; two bassoons; two horns; trumpet; percussion; two keyboard samplers; strings. As for Beethoven’s Symphony he used multiple different instruments, two flutes; two oboes; two clarinets; two bassoons; two horns; two trumpets; timpani; strings. The event was held at the Pabst Theatre, the Pabst was built in 1895, and is actually the fourth oldest continually operating theatre in the United States. The Pabst Theater was previously called Das Neue Deutsche Stadt-Theater and was built by Captain Pabst, this theatre was burnt down, and Captain Pabst immediately started rebuilding the theatre, as it only took eleven months, and that is why it is called Pabst theatre today. One very prominent soloist at the concert was a woman named Leila Josefowicz who “is the chosen interpreter of several leading composers” . Some of these composers include: John Adams, Oliver Knussen, Thomas Ades, and Esa-Pekka Salonen. Josefowicz...
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...harmony while McCartney sang as the lead vocalist. Furthermore, with the lack of guitars and drums, the music heard below the vocals was played by a string octet. Usually, a string quartet consists of two violins, one viola, and one cello. However, in this case, the string quartet is doubled, which means 4 violins, two violas, and two cellos, in order to create a more powerful sound. Oddly, “Eleanor Rigby” begins strongly with the chorus. While the cellos are arpeggiating, the violins and violas are playing a series of short, fast notes. While the cellos are sustained, the violins and violas are playing a brief subject that eventually returns to the tonic. At 0:14, the first verse begins with vocals and, again, short notes from the upper strings. From the lower strings, we hear a punctual, driving bass line with an occasional arpeggio. We also hear another brief subject of eighth notes from the upper strings. At 0:31, the first of two bridges begins. The violas are playing eighth notes underneath the vocals while the violins and cellos are sustained. At 0:46, the second verse begins with the same melody from the vocalist as the first verse. However, the second verse includes a major scale played by the cellos alongside a short melodic subject played by the second violins. The second bridge starts at 1:03, which consists of the same musical characteristics as the first bridge. At 1:17, the chorus is reintroduced and leads into the third verse, which...
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