A third of adults in the UK admit to using controlled substances at least once hi their lives and the most commonly abused drug was found to be cannabis, followed by the opiates and ecognine derivatives. Forensic laboratories are continually trying to reduce the turnaround time …
In the late 19th century, composers increasingly sought a lower range from the double bass. One approach to closing this gap was extending the lowest string with the appliance known as the C-extension. This device made it so the double bass could sound a full octave lower than t…
Secondary World Fantasy has changed significantly since the foundational work of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings and the rising popularity of such works necessitates a critical analysis. Lacking the necessary framework and categorization to discuss high fantasy in the proper …
Beyond aesthetic preference, compositional approaches reflect a music composer’s interior and exterior environment, personality, social habits, philosophy, and religion. Presupposing this premise, specific correlations between stylistic-technical choices and personal values are …
Domenico Gabrielli’s Seven Ricercari not only represent the first exploration of the technical and musical possibilities of the cello but are also assets to modern cello pedagogy. This treatise examines the pedagogical value of these pieces. Chapter 1 provides background informa…
Remembered as a virtuoso pianist from the Romantic period, Anton Rubinstein (1829-1894) was well-known for his outstanding piano technique and his series of historic recitals. Rubinstein was also a prolific composer, and piano music constitutes a substantial portion of his outpu…
Due to its broad range of timbres, unique adaptability, and rich history, the pipa has historically taken the spotlight as the most prominent of Chinese traditional instruments, often being referred to as the “king” of such instruments. Since its inception, the pipa has taken se…