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A Comparison of Cello and Viola da Gamba Bow Technique and Style from 1600–1750

Yu, Wei-Shuan
http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5211-8540
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1627667722072256

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2021, DMA, University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music: Violoncello.
The violin and viola da gamba families have existed side-by-side since the early 16th century. The cello and bass viol from these two string families were both popular continuo instruments during the Baroque period. Many cellists during the time also played the viola da gamba and tended to hold the cello bow the same way they held the viol bow, with an underhand bow grip. The main method of holding the cello bow now, of course, came from violin playing. This document will examine the development of bow holding for both instruments, cello and viola da gamba, and the evolution of bows during the 17th and 18th centuries. It will study the rules of bowing, cello and viola da gamba techniques, and styles in different countries. It will compare some pieces written for viol and cello as case studies. Finally, it will share accounts based on interviews with current Baroque cello/viola da gamba experts about their insights into cello bowing, as compared to viol bowing.
Matthew Peattie, Ph.D. (Committee Chair)
Rachel Calin, M.M (Committee Member)
Won-Bin Yim, D.M.A. (Committee Member)
145 p.
Performing Arts
Cello; Viola da Gamba; Underhand bow grip; Overhand bow grip; Bow techniques and styles; Baroque period

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  • Yu, W.-S. (2021). A Comparison of Cello and Viola da Gamba Bow Technique and Style from 1600–1750 [Doctoral dissertation, University of Cincinnati]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1627667722072256

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Yu, Wei-Shuan. A Comparison of Cello and Viola da Gamba Bow Technique and Style from 1600–1750. 2021. University of Cincinnati, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1627667722072256.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Yu, Wei-Shuan. "A Comparison of Cello and Viola da Gamba Bow Technique and Style from 1600–1750." Doctoral dissertation, University of Cincinnati, 2021. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1627667722072256

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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