Analysis of Rudolf Matz 25 Etudes in Violoncello Education

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Thesis Type: Postgraduate

Institution Of The Thesis: Gazi University, Turkey

Approval Date: 2016

Thesis Language: Turkish

Student: Sıla Çakar

Supervisor: ŞEBNEM YILDIRIM ORHAN

Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection

Abstract:

This study is a formal and technical examination of Rudolf Matz's 25 Etüt, with a descriptive basis. These etudes are commonly used in cello courses of Conservatories and Departments of Music Education throughout Turkey. Among the different qualitative research methods, content analysis model was used for this research. This study is expected to support students and newly beginning teachers who plan to use the specified method. Contributions of the etudes to players's development were revealed in this study and right-left hand achievements were identified. It is anticipated that the suggestions made in this study will improve overall playing. The first 15 etudes were found as important sources, especially for a better understanding of the fourth position. For the left hand, these etudes has been found contributive for the first and fourth positions, holding fingers, performing arpeggios, playing double stops, playing chromatic scale and gaining articulation skills. For the right hand, the etudes were found to improve string switching, using different sections of the bow, playing double stops, different speed and pressure applications of the bow.