Cello harmonics chart

1. How do you notate cello harmonics?
2. What are the natural harmonics on cello?
3. How do you write an artificial harmonic in a cello?
4. What are the harmonics of a string?

How do you notate cello harmonics?

Natural harmonics are indicated in two ways: by a small "o" written above the note to be lightly touched, and by a small diamond shape at a specific point on the string where the finger should be lightly placed. The most commonly used natural harmonics are described below, with notated examples on the D string.

What are the natural harmonics on cello?

Harmonics can be divided into “Natural Harmonics” (only one finger touches the string) and “Artificial Harmonics” (a lower finger – usually the thumb – actually stops the string firmly, while a higher finger just touches the string gently).

How do you write an artificial harmonic in a cello?

Harmonics produced by using another finger to lightly touch the string above a solidly stopped finger are called artificial or false harmonics. Normally, these are executed on the violin and viola by solidly stopping the index finger and lightly touching the node a perfect fourth higher with the little finger.

What are the harmonics of a string?

Playing a string harmonic is a string instrument technique that uses the nodes of natural harmonics of a musical string to isolate overtones. Playing string harmonics produces high pitched tones, often compared in timbre to a whistle or flute.