Bowed String Instrument Extended Technique

String instruments are capable of producing a variety of extended technique sounds. These alternative playing techniques have been used extensively since the 20th century. Particularly famous examples of string instrument extended technique can be found in the music of Krzysztof Penderecki (particularly his Threnody to the Victims of Hiroshima), Witold Lutosławski, George Crumb, and Helmut Lachenmann.

Famous quotes containing the words bowed, string, instrument, extended and/or technique:

    “Your eyes that once were never weary of mine
    Are bowed in sorrow under pendulous lids,
    Because our love is waning.”
    William Butler Yeats (1865–1939)

    Supposing everyone lived at one time what would they say. They would observe that stringing string beans is universal.
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    People of talent resemble a musical instrument more closely than they do a musician. Without outside help, they produce not a single sound, but given even the slightest touch, and a magnificent tune emanates from them.
    Franz Grillparzer (1791–1872)

    The civility which money will purchase, is rarely extended to those who have none.
    Charles Dickens (1812–1870)

    In love as in art, good technique helps.
    Mason Cooley (b. 1927)