Mazas: Phrase 11 (Copy)

PHRASE 11

MEASURES 97-103

This final phrase of the piece features a figure that repeats four times, crescendoing to build energy for the final chords of the piece.

The four repeated measures should feature a bright, energetic bow stroke, gradually moving closer to the bridge to increase the sound while maintaining light-hearted character.

The 4-note chords should be round, full, and beautifully ringing.

The final Cs should be rich and celebratory.

General practice methods:

1. Ensure this whole phrase sounds beautiful, round, and resonant.

2. The first 4 measures employ the On-The-String Traveling stroke from exercise D. The first note of the measure should have a quick downbow to make room for the following up-bows.

3. Make sure your retakes between chords are in circles that return above the string, so you can relax into the string gently for the next chord, as opposed to approaching from too low and having a crunch to the sound.

4. Use Bow Double Stop Exercise D to practice rolling, and substitute in our notes in these measures into the 2+2 exercise to find the best balance and timing of the two sets of notes.

Breaking Down the Phrase & Reference Guide to Previous Exercises:

Measure 97-100:

• Gradually moving the contact point closer to the bridge will ensure we do not run out of room for the crescendo.

• Think about each downbeat adding the energy necessary for that measure to be louder.

Measure 101-2:

• Practice the top 2 notes for intonation, then add them to the Double-Stop Exercise D.

• Use a long, sustained bow on these chords and vibrate so that the chord will ring and have a beautiful finish.

Measure 102-3:

• Sink into the string with your bow, and practice different types of vibrato so that the C’s sound resonant but not distorted.