Jacobs' Orchestra Monthly Volume 9, No. 9 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1918 Excerpt: ...muscles. It moreover stands for infinite degrees of touch in contrast to brute force; the latter a digging, crushing, grinding method of playing a delicate, sensitive instrument which requires nursing, sympathy and understanding--not blows, antipathy, antagonism or force. The thumb is an active agent in every phase of motion and should never be understood to be placed or held in a set position. The outline of the joint constantly changes when playing, even if ever? so ittle. but is naturally inclined to assume a straighter THE MUSICAL SENSATION I'M ALWAYS THE COUNTRY CHASING RAINBOWS FOX TROT, BANDjor ORCHESTRA, 25c. From the Musical Comedy, "OH LOOK " Selection from "OH LOOK " 10 & Piano, $1.00; FuD, $1.40 224 WEST 46th STREET NEW YORK Mccarthy & Fisher, inc., line when the bow is at the point than when in use at the nut. The thumb should at all times point somewhat downwards toward the f roc of the bow, and its point of contact with the stick should be on the tip, but on the side towards the first finger. The two middle fingers should drop over the bow at natural drop length, and although their action is in part negligible they nevertheless work in passive sympathy with the rest of the hand. They should not be permitted to become in any way restless, but should retain their respective positions at all times. Even if the third finger is inactive, and perhaps could be lifted, it is extremely inadvisable to do so. Many teachers instruct to place the thumb opposite the second finger, but this mode of instruction is misleading to the novice. Let us rather say that the fingert are so placed upon the stick that the second finger rests opposite the thumb, which member occupies the stable position to which the other fingers are adjusted...