String instruments are capable of producing a variety of sounds. Alternative playing techniques, or extended techniques, have been used extensively since the 20th century. Particularly famous examples
Bowing the bridge, second method
Behind the bridge
Cellist performing a buzz pizzicato. Note the fingernail placed parallel to the string.
Parts of a violin bow
3rd bridge
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The 3rd bridge is an extended playing technique used on the electric guitar and other string instruments that allows a musician to produce distinctive timbres and overtones that are unavailable on a c
Bowed string instrument extended technique
…extended technique involves bowing the instrument on the afterlength, the short length of string behind the bridge. The tone is very high and squeaky. 3rd bridge is a term more used on electric guitars or prepared guitars, but is the same technique. Playing the instrument at a string part behind the bridge causes…
Yuri Landman's Home Swinger, 12 string 3rd bridge zither
Landman's 2006 Moodswinger, a 12 string overtone zither.