Thanks Lee (& Chris),
I think it will be okay. The notes move, but there are gliss between
notes. The notes I need can't be gotten with natural harmonics and are
too low to be generated by touch-fourth. The notes are non-negotiable
-- the question is whether to use harmonics or sul tasto, but I'd much
rather have them in harmonics if possible.
- Darcy
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On 3 Apr 2008, at 6:04 PM, Lee Actor wrote:
How practical are touch-fifth artificial harmonics low on the viola?
Is that a big stretch?
Cheers,
- Darcy
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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
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