Battuto with Bow Tip

Technical Practice
The tip of the bow is used to strike the string.The rigidity of the arm position when using this technique allows for a faster repetition than standard legno, and more of the subsidiary pitch can be heard. 

Notes
This technique produces a lighter percussive sound than standard col legno battuto or gettato. ​


Dynamic Range: pp-f
Difficulty: 2

Notation

• Verbal instruction with altered notehead.

Stefano Scodanibbio Sequenza XIVb

Related Techniques
Col legno, Percussive Sounds

Repertoire
Luciano Berio Sequenza XIVb
Barry Guy Statements II (1972)

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