La Captive, Op. 40 No. 1

Range: G3-B5

Tempo: Largo con molto espressione

Left Hand

(Marked sul G. If played sul G this is a Level 7)

• Can be played in 1st – 3rd position on all G and D strings.
• Natural harmonics at the end – G4, D5, G5, B5, D6
• Great for vibrato and tone development.

Bowing

• Legato
• 3 tied whole notes of open G marked piano
• Dynamic range from piano through mezzo forte.

Rhythm

• Ties and syncopation
• Eighth note subdivision and triplet subdivision in the same measure