Strings Flashcards
Name the open strings on the viola
A, D,G,C
Name the open strings on the violin.
E, A, D,G
Name the open strings on the cello
A, d, g, c
Name the open strings on the double bass
G, d, a, e
What is the meaning of Sul D
Only playing on the D strong
What is the meaning of scordatura?
Mistuning to produce a different pitch - example stravinskys - le sacre duprin temps
What is a double stop?
When two notes are played together simultaneously
What is the frog?
Holds and tightens the hair on the bow
What is the heel?
A metal ferrol or brace
What is the down bow symbol?
Most of a square or bracket
What is the upbow symbol?
The letter V
What does portamento mean?
A minimal slide between two pitches
What is the difference between portamento and glissando?
Glissando produces more volume while portamento is used for less sound.
Explain pizzacato
When a string is plucked rather than bowed.
What is left hand pizzacato and how is it indicated?
When one finger from the left hand performs the pizzacato. Symbol is +
