Viola and Cello diamond notehead notation interpretation

1. What does a diamond mean on violin sheet music?
2. What does a diamond-shaped note mean?
3. How do you notate cello harmonics?
4. How do you read a harmonic notation?

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 does a diamond-shaped note mean?

In a whole note, the notehead, shaped differently than shorter notes, is the only component of the note. ... 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 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.

How do you read a harmonic notation?

Natural harmonics

1. the Roman numeral denotes the string (IV = G, III = D, II = A, I = E)
2. the small circle shows that it is a harmonic.
3. the note itself is the sounding pitch (not where you touch the string)