Finger Pressures
Various finger pressures can be used to alter the timbre of a note. They also form parts of the technical basis of Multiphonics and Harmonics. There are three basic pressures:
It is possible to vary finger pressures to alter the timbre of a pitch or, as in the case of transformative multiphonics, change the nature of the pitch altogether. Dynamic Range: pp-ff Difficulty: 2-3 Special Notes: Lighter finger pressures very effective in lowest registers of each string. A lighter finger pressure will shorten the sustain potential of a pizzicato note. |
Barry Guy Statements II (1972)
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Related Techniques
Multiphonics, Harmonics |
Repertoire
Barry Guy Statements II |