A Refresher on Bold Martelé Bowing Technique
Martelé bowing is remarkably useful as a teaching tool, specifically for bow-hand strength & balance, & for development of accurate direction in the bow arm.
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Snow Day: 6 Things Cross-Country Skiing Has Taught Me About Bowing Technique
Having skied almost daily now for nearly two months straight, I’ve discovered some things in the frozen wilderness that have direct string-playing parallels. It turns out violists can learn a lot about bowing from a set of ski poles.
How To Master the Legato Bow Stroke (Hint: It’s Harder Than You Think)
By Laurie Niles | From the November-December 2020 issue of Strings magazineFlashy bow strokes, such as spiccato, sautillé, staccato, and ricochet, get a lo... Read More...
Successfully Playing Beethoven’s Music Requires Mastery of Your Bow-Arm Weight
By Miranda Wilson
Every great composer has a few signature devices that happen so often, and in so many compositions, that an experienced listener can instantl... Read More...
What Causes Squeaky, Airy, and Scratchy Sounds?
Squeaky, airy, scratchy and unclear sounds indicate that a bow is not properly gripping and vibrating the strings.
Bowing Tips: 3 Easy Ways to Improve Your String Crossings
Work your shoulder weight to gain speed, accuracy, and powerby Laurel Thomsen
The Problem: You’re not getting power in your strokes after sloppy string crossing... Read More...
4 Ways to Achieve Masterful Bowing Dynamics
Learn to improve bow control, expressiveness, and tone
by Laurel ThomsenTo achieve the full spectrum of dynamics while maintaining a beautiful tone, it’s i... Read More...