Help with a note!

Eld_nora · #1 03-24-2007, 10:18 AM

In a few weeks I am playing "A Deep Song" by John Walter in a recital.
I am stuck on one note it is an open A written with a harmonic sign over the top. I have no idea where this harmonic is?! Help!

barthanatos · #2 03-24-2007, 10:22 AM

Well, there is a harmonic A at the octave position, and the double octave position on your A string, for starters.

I assume you already know how to play harmonics, yes?

Eld_nora · #3 03-24-2007, 10:29 AM

yes but I am sure if it meant that harmonic it would be written a couple of octaves higher?

damonsmith · #4 03-24-2007, 12:38 PM

I think that sign can also mean "open" so it could be an open A or even a misprint.

Eld_nora · #5 03-25-2007, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by damonsmith

I think that sign can also mean "open" so it could be an open A or even a misprint.

yes that is true