Let's take a look at the most common and well used string techniques to help with your orchestration, to unlock more textures and sounds, and help you find new ways to express your musical ideas.

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TIME STAMPS:

00:00 Intro
00:52 What are Articulations?
02:10 SECTION 1: The Essential Articulations
02:34 Legato
03:56 Portamento and Glissando
05:17 Staccato, Spiccato and Staccatissimo
06:36 Tremolo
07:04 Pizzicato
08:13 SECTION 2: Additional Articulations
08:28 Sul Tasto and Sul Ponticello
09:56 Flautando
11:15 Harmonics
13:15 Con Sordino
14:12 SECTION 3: Special Articulations
14:29 The Bartok Pizzicato or Snap Pizzicato
15:21 Col Legno
16:29 In Summary


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