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1. 1. The contemporary string instruments : How to master extended bowed string instrument performance techniques

   University essay from Kungl. Musikhögskolan/Institutionen för klassisk musik

   Author : Arttu Nummela; [2023]
   Keywords : contemporary music; contemporary bowed instrument techniques; extended technique practice;

   Abstract : In this study, the focus is on techniques for playing contemporary music on the viola and other bowed string instruments. These techniques include playing overpressure, some percussion techniques, special pizzicato and left-hand pizzicato techniques, different contact point techniques, various harmonic techniques such as Effleuré, multiphones and subharmonics, and trills. READ MORE

3. 2. Heinrich Wilhelm Ernst and his Contributions to the Development of Left-hand pizzicato and Harmonics.

   University essay from Institutionen för musik- och teatervetenskap

   Author : Tobias Wilczkowski; [2011]
   Keywords : Heinrich Wilhelm Ernst; violin; violin technique; Left-hand pizzicato; harmonics; Paganini;

   Abstract : From the middle of the eighteenth century, the use of left-hand pizzicato and harmonics began to become more common in violin playing. Over time, these techniques underwent substantial developments thanks to several different violinists, among others Heinrich Wilhelm Ernst. READ MORE