> How practical are touch-fifth artificial harmonics low on the viola? > Is that a big stretch? > > Cheers, > > - Darcy > ----- > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Brooklyn, NY >
Not a big deal stretch-wise, esp. for a single note. If you have a passage with a series of such artificial harmonics, there is a certain risk that all the notes may not speak, as there is little room for error and the left hand will be under tension from the wide stretch. Unless the touch-fifth harmonic(s) you want are low on the C-string, you might consider alternative natural harmonics (more resonant) or touch-fourth artificial harmonics (easier in a passage with moving notes). Lee Actor Composer-in-Residence and Assistant Conductor, Palo Alto Philharmonic http://www.leeactor.com _______________________________________________ Finale mailing list [email protected] http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
