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Autor/inn/en | Ebin, Zachary; Lane, MarieFaith |
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Titel | Does the Bow Fit: Using Anthropometry and Grip Strength to Assess Fractional-Size Violin Bows |
Quelle | In: String Research Journal, 12 (2022) 1, S.43-60 (18 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift
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Zusatzinformation | ORCID (Ebin, Zachary) |
Sprache | englisch |
Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz |
ISSN | 1948-4992 |
DOI | 10.1177/19484992221094814 |
Schlagwörter | Musical Instruments; Psychomotor Skills; Children; Adults; Music Education; Measurement; Human Body; Age Differences; Physical Development; Child Development |
Abstract | This study evaluates the dimensions of fractional-size violin bows in relation to the anthropometric and grip-strength measurements of children and adults. In string education, various methods and devices have been put forward to measure children for the correct violin size, but there is a lack of research regarding the proper bow size. Results from this study indicate that fractional-size bows are manufactured with nearly identical dimensions to full-size bows, except for total length. A review of anthropometry research affirms that children's hands grow at a near constant proportion to their arms. This finding indicates the need for fractional-size bows with dimensions different from the current standard. An analysis of grip-strength research in children at various ages suggests that the weights of fractional-size bows are also not ideal. Experimental bow dimensions are proposed for further study and recommendations are made to decrease the weights of fractional-size violin bows to make them better suited for children. (As Provided). |
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Update | 2024/1/01 |