Notational Signs and Performance Instructions for Viola
1. Notational Signs and Performance Instructions
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quarter-tones
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smaller micro-tone deviations. Indeterminate size less than a quarter-tone.
Harmonic
Notes played with no bow pressure [Played as a continuous uninterrupted stream of sound]
On the bridge
Notes played on the bridge
line 12-13 : open string notes : produce as many overtones as possible