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Pizzicato (pizz/arco)

Summary

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PizzArticulationStaccato
ArcoArticulationStaccato
Left Hand PizzicatoArticulationStaccato

What is a pizzicato?

Pizzicato is a playing technique for bowed string instruments which produces a short and percussive sound. When played, the notes should be plucked with fingers instead of bowed. Arco indicates the end of Pizzicato.

How to add a "pizz."/"arco" notation?

Select a note then input "pizz." or "arco" from the Articulation toolbar.

Pizz

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