Chop Notation Project (Notation + Glossary Video)

The Chop Notation Glossary is the central part of a larger work titled .

This download includes:

• The Chop Notation Glossary (video), also available via streaming on Youtube and at www.WorldOfChop.com.
• (paper), also available for free download at www.WorldOfChop.com.

The video focuses on detailing and demonstrating the Chop Notation Glossary portion of the project which includes all symbols needed to read/write the technique. It is meant to be used in conjunction with additional explanations and tips found in paper.

is a written work which creates and establishes a standardized music notation to read and write percussive the bowed string technique known as chopping, bringing it up to speed with the current playing practice. Created by Casey Driessen with Oriol Saña, and in consultation with other recognized “choppers,” the hope is that a system such as this will enable composers and players a method by which they can share and communicate their musical ideas more easily across the globe.

Video Credits

Cameras: Masa Pelc, Bharath Ranganathan

Video Editing: Masa Pelc

Audio Engineer: Casey Driessen

Theme Music: Casey Driessen