The Three-String Double Bass by Christopher Boyder.

The Three-String Double Bass by Christopher Boyder. - Paperback

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The Three-String Double Bass by Christopher Boyder. - Paperback

The Three-String Double Bass by Christopher Boyder. - Paperback

by Christopher Ira Boyder
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by Christopher Ira Boyder (Author)

So finally here it is! A definitive handbook to ALL your questions about rare (gut/silk) three-string double basses. Where do they come from? Who made them? Who played them? How much are they worth? Should you go ahead and restore? How should you play one? What is their relevance in today's modern age?The gut three-string double bass first appeared in the late 18th century.They were distinctly different to other "bass" role instruments at their time. The size dimensions of the three-string instrument resembled what appears in the modern day full size 3/4 and 4/4 orchestral instruments. This book will give descriptive information about makers of the three-string double bass. It will provide an explanation regarding its pivotal role in promoting and establishing the standardized orchestral double bass and it will discuss the soloists, repertoire and composers of the instrument.The gut three-string double bass is usually considered to be a rare piece of antiquity, the original instrument that solo double bassists performed on. It is henceforth suggested that these pioneering soloists were responsible in creating the turning point for the resemblance of what we have come to see and hear in the modern double basses.Finally, this book will provide advice on treatises and methods for Baroque/Classical ensemble and string performers regarding correct period performance practice and technique. A composer's influences regarding period sonorities will be briefly mentioned.The gut three-string double bass had an extremely brief circulation in history! This book can also be seen as an introduction and an equally rare historical description of one of the "last rare relicts" of an instrument that may have otherwise "sneaked" its way past historical records completely...

Number of Pages: 106
Dimensions: 0.22 x 9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: July 02, 2018
ISBN9781722885953
Author Christopher Ira Boyder
PublisherCreatespace Independent Publishing Platform
GenreYoung adult
FormatPaperback
PublishedJuly 2018
LanguageENG- English
Pages106
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Christopher Ira Boyder

Travelled throughout Australia, England, The Republic of South Africa, Scotland, Germany and the Netherlands. Chris holds a Bachelor of Music from The University of Western Australia and a Jazz IV Certificate from the Western Australian Conservatorium of Music. His academic record holds High Distinctions for all Double Bass examinations. Additionally he has gained a solid repertoire of contemporary and jazz music. Some performance attributes include winner of: South African National Ensemble Directors' Trophy, Australian National Academy of Music, Baroque Summer Academy, New Music Now -Elision, Fellow - The Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra and for the Young Australian of the Year received The Medibank Private Arts Achievement Award. As a Principal Double Bassist Chris has appeared in numerous orchestras, ballets, musicals and operas: Camerata Australia/Scotland, The Australian Youth Orchestra, The New Philharmonic Orchestra W.A. and the Jeunesses Musicales World Orchestra - Co Principal. He has played in major international concert halls - Berlin Konzerthaus, Berlin Philharmonic, Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Sydney Opera House, Barbican Hall London, Symphony Hall Birmingham and The Royal Concert Hall Glasgow. He has been involved in studio recordings for radio, television and CD. Along with teaching, solo recitals and chamber music, Chris has been featured as a soloist at various private schools and colleges, with The New I'Voce Singers, Regime Publishers, Wesley Uniting Church and the Churchlands Choral Society. Chris plays and owns an Italian 3/4 Flat Back "Basso da Camera" Double Bass 1840c, an Orchestral Double Bass & a Three String Gut Baroque Double Bass 1700c (restored and repaired by West Violins) and uses French bows, designed by W E Dürfler and CodaBow - Infinity. Chris also holds a Graduate Diploma in Psychology from The University of Western Australia. He majored in Clinical Neuropsychology and Executive Function in Neuropsychology. He was awarded academic excellence from The School of Psychology for Research Design and Analysis.

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