Fadolín
- Comment: None of refs 1, 2, or 3 confirm the sentence "The name "fadolín" was etymologically derived by Ljova (Lev Zhurbin) as a portmanteau of FA-DO-vioLIN."David notMD (talk) 01:43, 27 October 2020 (UTC)
A fadolín (often styled as "fadolin") is a variant violin with two lower strings tuned to a pitch below the violin's usual range. In addition to the E, A, D, G strings of a standard violin, a fadolin includes lower C (do) and F (fa) strings, thereby encompassing the range of the violin, the viola, and all but the last five notes of the cello.
The name "fadolín" was etymologically derived by Ljova (Lev Zhurbin) as a portmanteau of FA-DO-vioLIN. [1][2][3]
Prominent fadolínists include Yannik Hiwat, Daniel Bernard Roumain, Tracy Silverman, and Ljova (Lev Zhurbin).
Structure
The components that make up a fadolín are similar to those found on a traditional violin or viola. The strings are typically tuned to the following pitches, given in scientific pitch notation: F2, C3, G3, D4, A4, and E5. [4] The shape of the body and neck of a fadolín closely resembles that of a traditional violin. The body may be slightly wider and deeper to improve the resonance of the C and F strings.
Uses
Performers of this instrument favor its ability to play pieces written for either violin or viola, as well as new pieces that utilize the combined ranges of those instruments. The prominent classical composer John Adams composer wrote The Dharma at Big Sur for Tracy Silverman and his 6-string electric violin. The Russian composer Ljova (Lev Zhurbin) is working on a number of "Caprices for fadolín solo" to expand the written repertoire. [5]
References
- ↑ https://www.icareifyoulisten.com/2019/02/ljova-solo-opus-improvisation-fadolin-loop-pedal/
- ↑ http://www.americanviolasociety.org/PDFs/Members-Only/JAVS-Summer-2013.pdf
- ↑ https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/06/arts/music/bargemusics-here-and-now-series-offers-winter-festival.html
- ↑ https://www.classicalmpr.org/story/2014/08/20/new-classical-tracks-ljova-melting-river
- ↑ https://www.concertonet.com/scripts/review.php?ID_review=14342
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