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    This document provides information about string instrument orchestration, including open string notes for various instruments, fingering positions, and examples of double stops that are impossible to play on certain strings. It discusses scordatura tuning, references to Mahler's 4th Symphony, and the definition of third position on viola. The document also lists double stop combinations that cannot be played due to being restricted to a single string.

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    This document provides information about string instrument orchestration, including open string notes for various instruments, fingering positions, and examples of double stops that are impossible to play on certain strings. It discusses scordatura tuning, references to Mahler's 4th Symphony, and the definition of third position on viola. The document also lists double stop combinations that cannot be played due to being restricted to a single string.

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    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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