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Battuto with Bow Screw

Technical Practice
The screw of the bow is used to strike the string in the same manner as col legno battuto.  

Notes
The metal screw of a French bow will produce a slightly more metallic timbre than the wooden equivalent of a German bow. Extensive use should be avoided.
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Dynamic Range: pp-ff
Difficulty: 2-4

Notation
  • Verbal instruction: col legno with bow screw.
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