Sul Poticello

[bassist1962]

Could somebody please explain to me this technique and how to use it. Also there is a technique that involves hitting the bow stick on the strings. I don't know the name of this technique, but again, an explaination would be helpful. Thank You for your patience with me in learning arco again.

[jallenbass]

Sul ponticello is played very close to the bridge. The sound has no fundamental and is screetchy.

Hitting the strings with the stick of the bow i called col legno.