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Thumb Pizzicato

Technical Practice
The technical practice for thumb pizzicato is the same as for a standard pizzicato but substitutes the use of the fingers for the thumb. The side of the string used for pizzicato however, is reversed i.e; the side of the string facing the body. 

Notes
Thumb Pizzicato produces a broader, more resonant sound than a standard Pizz produced with the fingertips but has a less definite attack at the start of the note. 
Velocity in this technique is somewhat limited.

As with normal pizzicato, velocity is limited.
 
Dynamic Range: pp-f
Difficulty: 1-4
Special Notes: Upper dynamic range is slightly reduced.
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