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- How do you notate glissando?
- How do you notate harmonics?
- What is a harmonic in orchestra?
- What is a harmonic Gliss?
How do you notate glissando?
The glissando is indicated by following the initial note with a line, sometimes wavy, in the desired direction, often accompanied by the abbreviation gliss.. Occasionally, the desired notes are notated in the standard method (i.e. semiquavers) accompanied by the word 'glissando'.
How do you notate harmonics?
Notating Harmonics
- For natural harmonics you place a diamond note on the node and specify the string with a roman numeral or “Sul [string name]” (unless it is only possible on one string).
- You will often see the sounding note written above the fingered notes in parentheses.
What is a harmonic in orchestra?
A harmonic is a sound wave that has a frequency that is an integer multiple of a fundamental tone. The lowest frequency sound that can be produced on the tube is the fundamental tone frequency.
What is a harmonic Gliss?
Harmonics Glissando: A not-so-rare technique where a glissando is played but only touching causing harmonics to be sounded up the harmonic series. Used famously by Stravinsky in Rite of Spring, Part 2 (as seen above).
