The Extended Techniques for Cello in the 20th Century: an Attempt of Systematization

Abstract

The article deals with the new cello techniques that have been brought into the musical practice since 1950. The classical cello technique has been developed during this period actively through the composer,s and performer,s research and also through the influence of different styles and instrumental techniques. The purpose of this article is to provide sufficient information concerning the range of currently new cello techniques. The object of the present paper is to make a catalogue and a notation guide at the same time, as far as to give enough information on the gradation of particular devices and their impact on the cello sound. The paper is addressed both to composers and performers. Also we shall touch upon the terminology which applies to the new techniques.

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