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Harmonics
Harmonics
Explanations of the physics of harmonics and practice tips to make them reliable every time
Definition
Definition
Finger dropping has two functions:
Play close to the bridge
Lots of bow speed
Lots of bow pressure
Tilt your bow
No martelé
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Exercises
Intermediate
Review the 5 rules for playing harmonics.
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Advanced
In high positions, the distance between 1st and 4th finger diminishes.
For double stop harmonics, use equal bow pressure on both strings.
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Paganini: I Palpiti
When you vibrate harmonics, the 3rd and 4th fingers should not vibrate more than the 1st and 2nd fingers.
Remember the 5 rules for playing harmonics.
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