barre chords - a major step
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Barre Chords:
A Major Stepfor solo violin
By Matt Westwood
28/5/2011
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“Barre Chords: A Major Step” aims to explore the potential of a barre chord technique that is
possible using scordatura – the G and D strings are tuned down a Major 2nd. When the lowest 3
open strings are sounded together, an F major chord sounds. When a barre chord is played with
the 2nd
finger (in first position), a G major chord sounds. And when a barre chord is played withthe 1
stfinger (in first position), an A major chord sounds.
The title is a play on words – the piece can be thought of as being in A major, with the F and G
chords acting as borrowed chords from A minor, and each of those chords move in step wise
motion. I also believe that the discovery of this barre chord technique is a major step forwards
for rhythmic violin playing, opening up a wide range of possibilities that can be applied to
popular genres of music.
Extended Techniques
Barre Chords: G major: A major:
The F major chord, as it uses open strings, gives the performer an opportunity to pivot between the
barre chord position, and the usual playing position. An up arrow above the staff indicates the hand
should pivot into the barre chord position, and the down arrow indicates the hand should pivot into the
usual playing position.
Chop: Lower end of the bow strikes the strings heavily as a percussive effect. The unpitched
scrape of the chop should be the predominant sound, however the notes being fingered should
be heard slightly as well.
Duration: 3¾ mins
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