Cello: Left Hand Inflections — Ex. 4
Cello: Left Hand Inflections — Example 4
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“Although an upward glissando is an inherently dramatic gesture, it should be noted that notes in high positions on low strings are less colorful and resonant than the lower pitches.”
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“An upward glissando to a harmonic is particularly effective, allowing the string to ring freely at its destination pitch. Here the 4th partial is used, 3/4 of the way up the string.”