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• Internal rhythm - The connection between movement and rhythm/timing (2022) author(s): Clara García Limited publication. Only visible to members of the portal : KC Research Portal
  There is a close relationship between rhythm and movement, an idea that has been analyzed since ancient civilitations. Since Plato´s lucid definition of rhythm as “kineseos taxis,” “an order of movement,” much thought has been devoted to a clarification of this elusive mater. The aim of this research is to give an overview of exploration relating the development of rhythm awareness in "string classical musicians" despite the often repeated observation that timing in music has received less attention than pitch. I will intruduce a small guideline with practical excercises which involve movement and rhythm together with the objetive that string players can see a way to develop their personal rhythm skills.
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• A healthy approach to a professional life as a double bassist. (2022) author(s): Pedro Raposo Limited publication. Only visible to members of the portal : KC Research Portal
  ‘’A healthy approach to a professional life as a double bassist’’ is a simple guide, that leads you throughout a couple of daily practice routines and lifestyle tips to enhance not only your performance as a double bass player, but also your well being. The idea behind this research surges from my sportive background as a Karaté player, and my experiences and struggles with the double bass over the years. A healthy lifestyle is fundamental for double bassist who longs to learn and perform such a physical instrument. This research paper includes a brief introduction to the human body and the double bass, practice routine tips, physical exercises adequate to double bass players and a brief introduction to mindfulness and nutrition. The information given is this research paper has been carefully chosen and later implemented to my own routine in pursuit of results. In a later stage, a survey was successfully conducted in order to learn more about double bass players behaviour and wellness. Lastly, it is my wish to inspire double bassists to pursuit their own balance between wellness and playing/performing through this work, without taking it as the only solution.
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• Altering the character of the contemporary composition and performance with production techniques (2022) author(s): Natalja Chareckaja  Limited publication. Only visible to members of the portal : KC Research Portal
  In this research I am exploring how an artistic concept, instrumentation decisions and creative collaboration in the studio can influence the final result of a composition. Drawn on the experience of launching an experimental-pop project “Cosmic Bride” and collecting data from listening tests among peers and audience response online, I offer to the reader an insider into the process of creative music production in contemporary composition.
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• Arranging and Performing (2022) author(s): Wilma de Bruijn Limited publication. Only visible to members of the portal : KC Research Portal
  This research is about arranging and performing; how performing my own arrangements affects my performance experience. The inner motivation for performing and sharing music with an audience has always been there when I felt a strong connection with the piece. What if I could play and share every piece of music if I feel a special connection, no matter the limits of the original instrumentation? How do I ‘arrange’ this for myself, for cello? And how does performing my own arranged piece influence myself on stage? And how does my audience perceive this performance? The research involved two phases where each one involved an arranging process followed by a performance. For the intervention, the method involved using a questionnaire and feedback forms to gather internal and external feedback. The internal feedback was about my own experience of performing my own arrangement, and the external feedback included the reactions of the audience and experts on my performances. It turned out that performing my own arrangements, did have a positive influence on my performance experience for both myself as performer (internal) and for my audience (external). Because of the special connection with the pieces, the inner motivation to share the music was leading and resulted in more self-confidence on stage and authentic performances, even though I experienced more vulnerability than normal. An additional spin off in this research was that when bringing my own arrangements to my main subject lessons, the lesson dynamic changed and these lessons were amongst the most important lessons for my development as a musician. What I learned from this research was that making myself able to play pieces that I love makes me happy in my practise room and on stage. I believe this could be a useful key for other performers. Making your own music, or versions and arrangements of existing repertoire can help a musician to feel autonomous, happy, and convinced about their own playing and will result in a positive performance experience.
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  Daeyeon Shin 3072770 Thesis (2022) author(s): Daeyeon Shin Limited publication. Only visible to members of the portal : KC Research Portal
  Daeyeon Shin 3072770 Thesis TItle: Analysis of Robert Glasper/Anomalie composition Royal conservatory the hague Supervisor: Loes Rusch Master circle teacher: tony overwater Main subject teacher: Juraj stanik,Wolfert Brederode,Rob van bavel Student number: 3072770
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• The evolution between the Toccatas in “Toccate e Partite I (1615)” and “Toccate e Partite II (1627)” by G. Frescobaldi (2022) author(s): Seung Gyun Yu Limited publication. Only visible to members of the portal : KC Research Portal
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