BOW AND SCRAPE

Strings, January, 2008 by Rabson, Mimi

I'm fascinated by the drums. As a violinist, I try to use that drive and spirit in my own playing and soloing by making sure that rhythm comes first.

"Bow and Scrape" is one of the pieces I've written to explore those possibilities.

This piece offers violinists the chance to play with the precision and intensity of a rock/hip-hop drummer. The harmony is loosely based on a blues progression, and develops in seven measure sections. The high melodic line on the A string should be approached the way rock guitarists play when they're way up at the top of the neck. Enjoy the rhythm and ...