Research Catalogue

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• 1. Master Research Projects All research in KC

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  The road to freedom: Thinking in activity , Music and Alexander Technique (2019) author(s): Larissa Groeneveld Limited publication. Only visible to members of the portal : KC Research Portal
  Name: Larissa Groeneveld Main Subject: Cello Research Supervisors: Anna Scott & Stephan van Dijk Title of Research: The road to freedom: Thinking in activity My Research Question: How can I make a connection between the core principles of AT and my own playing and teaching activities at the Royal Conservatoire The Hague ? The goal of this research project was to create a connection between the core principles of Alexander Technique (AT) and my musical practice and teaching. This was motivated by my interest and struggle to integrate this technique into my life. In order to do this, I first visited and talked with a vast number of AT teachers who are already working on this combination, I read many key books written in the field, took AT lessons on a regular basis, and clarified and reflected upon my ideas by making video recordings of my teaching activities. Finally, I came up with a series of concrete methods and exercises for applying the core principles of AT in musical contexts. I have also made a series of short videos that demonstrate some of these ideas. In doing all of this I realized what a challenge it is to remain healthy and open in an on-going process of development, especially with all the difficulties we encounter in modern life. These issues are urgent and should be taken seriously. I am now even more convinced that we can only find solutions if we ‘inhibit and direct.' Through further development I will continue to nurture and stimulate this process in the future.
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  Juraj Stanik -Exploring registers in the art of comping (2019) author(s): Juraj Stanik Limited publication. Only visible to members of the portal : KC Research Portal
  How does the use of different registers relate to the art of comping at the piano in jazz?
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• Memorization for Guitarists (2019) author(s): Enno Voorhorst Limited publication. Only visible to members of the portal : KC Research Portal
  Music can be memorized in several ways. The most easy way for the brains to memorize seems to be logical and the best way, because it provides space for other thoughts. The guitar is a complex instrument, therefore a good memorization strategy is an important issue.
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  Finding the road less travelled (2019) author(s): Niels Tausk Limited publication. Only visible to members of the portal : KC Research Portal
  Master thesis by Niels Tausk. This research focusses on harmony in jazz composition. It discusses the analysis of harmonic movement in several interesting jazz tunes. It also contains an interview with the composer Fred Hersch, regarding his writing proces. The outcome can be interesting for my composition students, to give them tools to broaden their harmonic possibilities. Finally I will discuss some of my own jazz compositions.
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• collaboration between composer and performer (2019) author(s): Alona Kliuchka Limited publication. Only visible to members of the portal : KC Research Portal
  Contemporary composers use new techniques and sounds to write music and try to be original, but if the composer does not have a good idea about how to play the instrument for which he is writing, and does not know the technical problems that the instrument have, there appears then the necessity of interpretate the music by the cellist, and somehow participate in process of composition too. I would like to follow the process of writing music for cello, and take part on this, so the creative moment of the composer is helped by me and my knowoledge of the instrument
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• Chopin's Fingerlings (A consideration of Chopin’s technique with his fingerings) (2019) author(s): Shintaro Kawahara Limited publication. Only visible to members of the portal : KC Research Portal
  What is Chopin’s technique with his fingerlings compared to existing ones before Chopin? How do they work on the keyboard with your body?
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