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An "x" shaped notehead may be used to indicate percussion, percussive effects (ghost notes), or speaking. A square, diamond, or box shaped notehead may be used to indicate a natural or artificial harmonic. A small notehead can be used to indicate a grace note.
- How do you play Diamond notes?
- What does a diamond mean in tablature?
- What does a diamond mean on violin sheet music?
- What is a diamond chord?
How do you play Diamond notes?
To play it, firmly press your first finger down on the notated E, and lightly touch your fourth finger on the pitch A indicated by the diamond shape. The resulting sound should be two octaves above the stopped first finger E. quadruple stop (play the chord using four strings).
What does a diamond mean in tablature?
Some Guitar TAB will show N.H. above or below the staff to indicate the note is a natural harmonic. You may also see A.H. for artificial harmonics. You may also notice that the notes in the standard notation staff show as diamonds when a harmonic is used.
What does a diamond mean on violin sheet music?
[diamond] in string parts: written over or under the note-head, meaning: play a natural harmonic. Note: the position of the diamond-shaped notehead indicates where the finger in placed, and not the sounding note.
What is a diamond chord?
A diamond shape around a number indicates that the chord should be held out or allowed to ring as a whole note. ... 2- 5 1 means a minor 2 chord for two beats, then a 5 chord for two beats, then a 1 chord for four beats.
