Date of Award

Spring 5-2023

Degree Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)

School

Music

Committee Chair

Marcos Machado

Committee Chair School

Music

Committee Member 2

Nicholas Ciraldo

Committee Member 2 School

Music

Committee Member 3

Joseph Brumbeloe

Committee Member 3 School

Music

Committee Member 4

Christopher Goertzen

Committee Member 4 School

Music

Committee Member 5

Alexander Russakovsky

Committee Member 5 School

Music

Abstract

The dissertation collects and organizes information on German double bassist, pedagogue, and author Friedrich Warnecke and investigates the significance of his life and work to the double bass history. The ever-changing European musical environment throughout Warnecke’s life, the challenges double bassists faced during that time, and the rapid developments of the double bass at the turn of the twentieth century provide a rich historical background. The study addresses Warnecke’s life, pioneering writings on the history of double bass, pedagogical contribution and influence as a teacher and author, and work as a performing double bassist. Finally, it discusses Warnecke’s substantial pedagogical-technical contributions to thumb position, harmonics, and the four-finger technique. The author intends that this research may serve as a framework for future investigations and provide the basis for a long-needed new edition of Ad Infinitum translated into English.

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