Violin Bow Technique DVD
(Twofold/Alfred, 2008)
“…this collection gives a rare and brilliant glimpse into the sequential thought process of a very good teacher. A student of pedagogy will have a field day here tracing the careful development of bowing technique from an obvious master teacher.”
– Laurie Scott, University of Texas
Murphy has a knack of pinpointing the exact train of thought or muscle instruction that will unlock the secret of a particular bow stroke. After five minutes with his section on sautille bowings I felt a dramatic improvement…Fintan Murphy’s approach can’t fail to work magic.
– Catherine Nelson, The Strad
Violin Left Hand DVD
(Twofold, 2012)
Soul of the Viola CD
(Move Records, 2004)
Violin Alive Series, Vol. 1-4 DVDs
(2004-2010, Twofold/Young Musicians USA)
Bridges CD
(Move Records, 2003)
Flying High CD
(Monash University, 2003)
Sevcik Variations CD
(Monash University, 2002)
Bowing Variations CD
(Monash University, 2002)
More reviews on the ‘Review’ section of the website
Articles
Rickard N S, Appelman P, James R, Murphy, F P, Gill A, Bambrick C
Orchestrating life skills: The effect of increased school-based music classes on children’s social competence and self-esteem, IJM434824 International Journal Music Education
Murphy F P, Gill A & Rickard N S. Informing new string programs, volume 28, issue 03, pp. 285-300., British Journal Music Education, 2011
Grimmett H, Rickard N S, Gill A & Murphy F. The perilous path from proposal to practice: A qualitative program evaluation of a regional music program. Australian Journal of Music Education 2010 No. 2
Rickard, Nikki S; Vasquez, Jorge T; Murphy, Fintan; Gill, Anneliese and Toukhsati, Samia R. Benefits of a Classroom Based Instrumental Music Program on Verbal Memory of Primary School Children: A Longitudinal Study [online]. Australian Journal of Music Education, No. 1, Dec 2010: 36-47.
2006, Gill, A., Murphy, F. P., Rickard, N. S., , A preliminary examination of the roles of perceived control, cortisol and perceptions of anxiety in music performance, Australian Journal of Music Education, vol 1, [refereed journal article]
2003, Murphy, F. P., Careers for musicians. Victorian Music Teachers Association Summer School
2002, Murphy, F. P., From CDROM’s to Tennis Ball Machines. Stringendo, Journal of the Australian Strings Association, [refereed journal article]
2002, Murphy, F. P., The Challenges Ahead. AUSTAVIC, Issue 135.
1999, Murphy, F. P., Yehudi Menuhin Music and the Teacher, Vol.25, No. 2
1999, Murphy, F. P., Professionals at Play-Ethics and the Instrumental Teacher, ACSIS, Australia
1999, Murphy, F. P., Developing Musical Playing in Solo and ensemble Repertoire. ACSIS, Australia
1998, Murphy, F. P., How to practice. Stringendo, Journal of the Australian Strings Association, Vol 20, No.2,[refereed journal article]
1997, Murphy, F. P., Technique in the Australian Setting. ACSIS, Australia
1997, Murphy, F. P., Baroque Style and the Modern Violinist, AUSTA Australia
Publications & Conference Papers
Murphy F (2012). Research in string pedagogy. Invited conference presentations, Australian Strings association, Melbourne
Murphy F (2011). Intonation. Peer reviewed conference presentation, American Strings Association, Kansas City, USA
Murphy F (2011). String ensembles.Invited conference presentation, Sounds Great Conference, Melbourne
Murphy F (2010). Rhythmic issues in string ensembles. Peer reviewed conference presentation, American Strings Association,Santa Clara, USA
Murphy F (2009). Squad training for technique Invited conference presentation, Maryborough Music Conference, Queensland
Murphy F (2009). Coordination in string playing. Invited conference presentation, Australian Strings association, Melbourne
Murphy F (2009). Working in groups.Invited conference presentation, Sounds Great Conference, Melbourne
Murphy F (2008). Social aims of string programs. Invited conference presentation, Strings Praxis, Sydney University
Rickard N, Vasquez J, Toukhsati S & Murphy F (2007). Positive effects of a classroom, string-based instrumental music program on verbal learning and short-term memory of primary school children. Society for Music Perception and Cognition conference, Montreal Canada
Rickard NS, Vasquez J T, Toukhsati S R & Murphy F (2007). School-based strings training has benefits for verbal learning and memory. Music as Human Communication:HCSNet Workshop, Sydney.
Murphy F (2006). Juggling skills and violin playing. Invited conference presentation, String Pedagogy, Sydney University
Murphy F (2006). String technique. Invited conference presentation, Australian Strings Association National Conference, Brisbane
Murphy F (2003). Building a successful ensemble program. Invited conference presentation, Music Directors of Independent Schools, Melbourne
Murphy F (2003). New violin technologies. Invited conference presentation, Australian Strings Association National Conference,Canberra
Murphy F (2003). Professional outcomes for tertiary music graduates. Invited conference presentation, Victorian Music Teachers Association, Melbourne
Murphy F (2003). New technology and the string program. Invited conference presentation, Music Directors of Independent Schools, Melbourne
2002, Murphy, F. P., Series 7 Violin, Allans, Australia.
Murphy F (1999) Professionals at Play-Ethics and the Instrumental Teacher.Conference presentation, Australian Centre for Stringed Instruments Study (ACSIS) Melbourne
Murphy F (1999) Developing Musical Playing in Solo and ensemble Repertoire. Conference presentation,Australian Centre for Stringed Instruments Study (ACSIS) Melbourne
Murphy F (1998). How to Practice, Invited conference presentation, Australian Strings Association National Conference, Brisbane
Murphy F (1997) Technique in the Australian Setting. Conference presentation, Australian Centre for Stringed Instruments Study (ACSIS) Melbourne
Dear Sir, Is the DVD ROM entitled Violin Bow Technique available as a DVD Video format for playing on a DVD player in the UK ?
Many Thanks..Stewart
Hi Stewart,
Violin Bow Technique is software playable on any Windows system.
The disks themselves are DVD-ROMs, ie. containing datafiles, rather than DVD movies, and there are no geographic restrictions on where they can be played, as it’s through a computer rather than a DVD player.
You can purchase the disks from the Twofold website at https://twofold.com.au/sales/
Hello Fintan, Many thanks for your speedy reply. I have one of those Raspberry Pi micro computers costing only £ 30 Uk Pounds ! It runs on a special version of Linux Open Systems Software and I would need to know what is the Codec information please. It could be MPEG 2/3 or MPEG 4 for the video files. Perhaps you could enquire please of one of the production team ? This will enable me to make a correct decision. Are your other dvds of the same format ? I have been able to view some of your other video clips on your site…they look very impressive. Many thanks Stewart.