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Why Do I Draw?
Physical Expression.
Anger.
Interest in the human form.
Cools the mind.
Childhood.
Exploration.
Heightened observation.
Documentation.

Expression is hindered by the mind. Accessing emotions requires some form of physicality. Feels are as much a part of the body as they are a part of the mind. I draw to release my feelings. I draw to learn about myself.

Focusing makes it possible to enjoy the moment and still the mind. I draw to learn about my environment.

Life's challenges encourage us to shield the child within. I draw to deny our fear of the individual.

I marvel at the way our bodies carry out complex forms of artistry. I draw to enjoy my body.

I draw with love because it makes me happy.

Unfurl

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Physical Expression with the Violin

A few scans of some of my anatomical studies.

I'm working through the physical path of the standard violin studies with a focus on the body and the fascinating way we carry out complex forms of expression. Like throwing a punch when we feel angry.

I hope to apply for a research grant from USYD soon. I see a strong connection between; the body, the mind and 'expression' that could be further understood. Perhaps an appreciation for anatomy, physiology and some sort of physical therapy, such as yoga. Movement seems to be a fundamental element of artistry.

Perhaps the idea is; learning to play the violin should be more about learning to move in a way that makes you feel a certain way.

Standard Violin Studies and Scale Systems: Some of the greatest technical writings of the 18th and 19th century and in my opinion the most creative ideas I've ever enjoyed.

• School of Violin Technique, Op.1 (Otakar Ševčík)
• School of Bowing Technique, Op.2 (Otakar Ševčík)
• School of Violin Technics (Henry Schradieck)
• Basics (Simon Fischer)
• Changes of Position and Preparatory Scale Studies, Op.8 (Otakar Ševčík)
• 60 Studies for the Violin, Op. 45 (Franz Wohlfahrt)
• 36 Elementary And Progressive Studies Complete Op.20 (Heinrich Ernst Kayser)
• Sistema de Escalas (Carl Flesch)
• Contemporary Violin Technique (Ivan Galamian)
• 75 Melodious and Progressive Studies Op. 36. Book 1 - 30 Special Studies (Jacques Féréol Mazas)
• 75 Melodious and Progressive Studies Op. 36. Book 2 - 27 Brilliante Studies (Jacques Féréol Mazas)
• 75 Melodious and Progressive Studies Op. 36. Book 3: 18 Artists' Studies (Jacques Féréol Mazas)
• 24 Etudes or Caprices Op.35 for Violin (Jakob Dont)
• 42 Studies Or Caprices for Violin (Rodolphe Kreutzer)
• 36 Etudes or Caprices, Op. 3 for Violin (Federigo Fiorillo)
• 24 Caprices (Pierre Rode)
• Bach...
• Hopefully I'll crack this before I'm dead :) And then, whilst I'm turning in my grave I'll carry on with...
• 24 Studies (Pierre Gaviniès)
• 24 Caprices (Niccolò Paganini)

This 'post' illustrates approximately 200 years of music, science, physics and emotion available online, constantly, indefinately, free. Amazing!

Andrew Zaplatynsky's notes on violin study are inspiring. The Westborn Park Strings have collated an enormous Étude Page for Violin. Another interesting website; http://www.guitfiddleacademy.com/vlnhelp.html, http://violonist.pbworks.com/w/page/9315345/Methods

The following websites offer an incredible free online database of sheet music for all instruments...
International Music Score Library Project
Open Library
Werner Icking Music Archive

An xray image of a hand playing the violin...

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