Equal Intervalic Temperament: A System of Position Mapping for the Cello

O'Keefe, John Andrew

ISBN 10: 1542381789 / ISBN 13: 9781542381789

Published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2017

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3rd edition. 54 pages. 11.00x8.50x0.14 inches. This item is printed on demand.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Equal Intervalic Temperament: A System of Position Mapping for the Cello
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1542381789
• ISBN 13: 9781542381789
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.2 kilograms

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Synopsis

While reading vast amounts of cello literature and studies, I found there was an aspect I was missing. I still did not know the position, in thumb position, that I was in. I wanted a road map of where I was when I was in the higher register of the cello, instead of reaching for notes. I created this system because I found that it made practicing easier. There are already names assigned to some of the lower positions, but I did not understand how one position could be a half step and another position could be a whole step. For example, it is accepted that 1st position to 2nd position is a whole step and 2nd to 3rd position is a half step. That did not seem correct to me, so I organized positions by half steps. My goal with this system is not to alter cello playing, but to make it easier. My cello position system is a supplement to the already existing great literature out there. There are many cellists and musicians who have added to my education, and there are many musicians and non-musicians who have led me to this system. I am in debt to all these people for creating this. We all have a chance to add to the literature, pedagogy, and practice of music. I am supremely thankful for the great force of the universe that led me to this design, and this is my humble and small contribution in unending gratitude.