Date of Award
Spring 5-11-2023
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.
Recommended Citation
Machado, Elton, "FRIEDRICH WARNECKE: TOWARD A NEW EDITION OF AD INFINITUM" (2023). Dissertations. 2123.
https://aquila.usm.edu/dissertations/2123