Francois Rabbath Applied: An Analysis of His Technique for a Successful Performance of Frank Proto's Music

This paper analyzes double bassist Francois Rabbath's musical style and instrumental techniques, and the influence and applicability of them in Frank Proto's compositions. Chapter 1 includes biographical information about Rabbath while chapter 2 discusses his general musical style, including some extra musical elements to help determine his particular style. Chapter 3 examines in detail Rabbath's techniques that are major developments in the double bass technique. This chapter provides useful information about Rabbath's style given that these techniques usually serve as compositional tools for his compositions. Chapter 4 examines the collaboration between Rabbath and composer Frank Proto. The latest composition resulting from this collaboration, Nine Variants on Paganini, will be discussed in chapter 5 which culminates with the application of Rabbath's techniques in this composition. The author's intent is that this paper can serve as a pedagogical guide for performers interested in Rabbath and Proto's music.

Name thesis:degree_name

A.Mus.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Music

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2015

Author dc:creator

• Machado, Marcos Pereira

Contributors dc:contributor

• Michael Cameron

• Music

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

(MiAaPQ)AAI3199076

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/85760