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The Bass On Its Side

As with the playing position of the bass on its back, a great range of percussive and body sounds are available with the inclusion of sounds produced by  the back of the instrument. The position also allows for the normal fingering of pitches but the ability to apply regular Arco technique is greatly reduced. 

Dynamic Range:
Difficulty: 2-5
Special Notes:

Related Techniques

Repertoire
John Cage Ryoanji  (version by Joelle Leandre)
Julio Estrada Miqi'Nahual
Fernando Grillo Gstüss
Ashley John Long Lento (i)

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