Orchestration workbook

1a (open strings): G D A E

b: C G D A

c: C G D A

d: E A D G

2: (sul D) To be played on the D string

3: III on Viola: D

4: I on Double Bass: E

5: II on Cello: G

6: IV on Violin: E

7: What is meant by Scordatura: Tuning the strings differently to the standard tuning (above)

8: Mahler's 4th Symphony

9: Third position on viola: Refers to the relative hand position to that of the fret board. The third
position is third position from the original starting position.

10: State why the following double stops are impossible

a: The low G and middle C can only be played on the G string

b: The Low A and C# can only be played on the G string

c: The low G# and B can only be played on the G string

d: The D and F# can only be played on the C string

e: The low C and F can only be played on the C string

f: The low C# and E can only be played on the C string

g: The Low C and E can only be played on the C string

h: The Low C# and F can only be played on the C string

i: The D and F can only be played on the C string

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