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Break the Ground - The Art of Playing 'Ex-Tempore' upon music (2022)

Veronica Cimino
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This paper explores the use of the division technique in contemporary improvisation, arranging and composition through an analysis of Christopher Simpson’s treatise The Division-Viol, or, The Art of Playing ‘Ex tempore’ upon a Ground (1659), which codifies the principles of this technique that was largely used during the 17th century in England. According to Webster’s New World Dictionary, improvising is “to compose, or simultaneously compose and perform, on the spur of the moment and without any preparation.” Yet there is one constant factor in history: improvisation is always changing. From this position, the research aim is to probe the division technique as a valid possibility for trying out a new approach in the wider field of improvisation. The paper explores what could happen if we bring this kind of technique outside the confines of the baroque genre, becoming a new perspective for musicians, with different access to modus operandi from genres that were never expected to be so close. The analysis of early improvisation techniques offers new insights into contemporary music and diversifying improvisation practice. In light of this, after an overview of the technique, you will find experiments with its use in the creation of solos, in writing compositions and arrangements in different styles, putting down roots for its use in education. The result of this creative practice will be presented with written and audio/video documentation as well as live practical examples.
typeresearch exposition
keywordsdivision technique, 17th century, improvisation, composition, Arranging, creative practice
date03/01/2021
published11/07/2022
last modified11/07/2022
statuslimited publication
share statusprivate
copyrightVeronica Cimino
licenseAll rights reserved
languageEnglish
urlhttps://www.researchcatalogue.net/view/1104487/1543062
published inKC Research Portal
portal issue3. Internal publication


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