Obiettivi formativi generali

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General training targets

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1st LEVEL (beginner)

 

• Basic introduction to the instrument and its main components

 

• Setting the correct playing position of the body and of the instrument (sitting and standing position)

 

• Setting up the correct sound emission and accuracy

 

• Playing position and early fundamentals of technique

 

• Introduction to proper reading in the two keys, focusing on pitches, rhythm and expressive articulation

 

• Development of a proper independence and coordination, also applied to easy polyphonic pieces

 

• Introduction to the study of major scales

 

• Performance of easy pieces from the most well-known methods for bandoneόn

 

 

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2nd LEVEL (intermediate)

 

• Technique development, with special reference to performance speed and practice of major and minor scales

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• Mastering bellows technique and control (sitting and standing position)

       

• Development of polyphonic practice

       

• Phrasing and sound quality accuracy

     

• Sight-reading skills and approach to memorisation techniques

 

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3rd LEVEL (advanced)

 

• Advanced technique, with special regard to speed specific techniques and bellows control techniques (introducing standing position)

 

• Polyphonic practice development: study of chorals

 

• In-depth studies on the technical and manufacturing features of the bandoneόn

 

• Repertoire buildup, studying relatively complex pieces, with special emphasis on style and interpretation features

 

• In-depth studies on tango culture, with special reference to the performing techniques and typical orchestras’ styles

 

• Consolidation and tailor-made memorisation techniques  

 

• Development of sight-reading skills 

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LOWER COURSE PROGRAM FOR MANDATORY PROFIENCY EXAM

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