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The other method involves the performer holding the instrument in their lap, placing the bow parallel to the instrument and firmly dragging it across the side of the bridge. In this case the sound is loud, high pitched and squeaky. An example of this playing technique can be found in [[Gérard Grisey|Gérard Grisey's]] [[Vortex Temporum]] (1995). [[Helmut Lachenmann]] often uses a soft version of this technique, creating a quiet, white-noise-like sound.

===Bowing ont the fingerboard===

Bowing on the fingerboard (sul tasto or sulla tastiera) creates a soft thin tone.

===Bowing the tailpiece===