Cello: Left Hand Inflections — Ex. 3
Cello: Left Hand Inflections — Example 3
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“Glissandos requires sliding a finger of the left hand up or down a string. Most types of glissandos are marked with a diagonal line from the first to second pitch; in addition, the word 'gliss.' may optionally be marked. Generally string glissandos should be marked with a slur, since they are usually performed in one bow stroke.”
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“Modern notation practice is that the glissando lasts the entire duration of the note from which it is marked. In this case, the glissando begins immediately after the D-flat has sounded and lasts a half note. The indication 'sul D' gives advance warning to the cellist not to begin on the A string, since the glissando must be played on the D string to include the lower E-flat.”
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“This rhythmic notation is used to indicate a longer sustained D-flat and a faster glissando.”