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ClefsThere are many clefs apart from the treble and bassclefs. One of these is the alto clef.
It is designed to show that the third line is middle C.
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ClefsMusic for the Viola is written in the alto clef. This is
because they play notes around middle C and bywriting their music in the alto clef, it takes away theneed for lots of leger lines.
When the viola has to play higher, it may use thetreble clef.
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ClefsRewrite this phrase at the same pitch using the altoclef.
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Strings Section of the Orchestra
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Strings Section of the Orchestra
All are made of wood.Strings made of gut or metal.Pegs at the top are used for tuning.The strings are supported by a bridge.Fingers press strings on the fingerboard.Pitch is changed by altering the length of the strings.The right hand bows. Bows are made of horse hair.
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Violin String Tuning
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Viola String Tuning
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Cello String Tuning
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This must be memorized!
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Pizzicato and Arco
Pizzicato means to pluck the strings with your fingers.Arco means to play with the bow.
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Tremelo
Bowing back and forth very rapidly to produce ashimmery or wavering effect.
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Sul Ponticello and Sul Tasto
Sul ponticello to play with the bow on or near the bridge.Sul tasto means to play with the bow on or near the finger board.
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Other Terms
Cantando in a singing styleTenuto heldPiacevole pleasant and agreeablePortamento a smooth gliding from one note to another Dolento & Doloroso sadly and plaintive
Sotto Voce softly, in an undertoneGiocoso gay and merryGrazioso gracefullyAssai veryQuasi as if as it were
Scherzando playfullySubito suddenly
Non Troppo not too much
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Revision : Baroque Suite
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Revision : Baroque Ornaments
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