Exploring Irish Fiddling: A Traditional Performance

ECU Author/Contributor (non-ECU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)

Shannon Nicole Pashby (Creator)

Institution

East Carolina University (ECU )

Web Site: http://www.ecu.edu/lib/

Abstract: Through earning my Minor in Music with a concentration in Violin Performance , I never encountered chances to learn traditional music. My studies were mostly focused on classical sonatas , concertos , and technique refining works including etudes , scales , and arpeggios. This research project is valuable to me , as it gave me insight into a topic that I had always been interested in , but never had the chance to perform. Each piece of music has its own background and story that shows when one plays the music. Learning , listening to , and researching the pieces composed a significant portion of my research. Finally , practicing the selected music solidified my preparation for the final project as I explored what each piece had to offer. For this research recital project , I incorporated as much of the truly traditional aspects of Irish fiddle music as is feasible. This project allowed me to explore the Celtic music genre at a deeper level. The performance required me to combine all the techniques and advice I've gained over the years in addition to the new skills I acquired as I carried out this process.

Additional Information

Publication

Honors Project

Language: English

Date: 2017

Keywords

Violin, Traditional Irish

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