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Violin Bowing Techniques
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Flautando
Playing lightly and across the string to create a flute-like sound.
Spiccato
A bowing technique where the bow bounces lightly upon the string.
Sul tasto
Bowing over the fingerboard to produce a soft, flautando sound.
Sautille
A rapid, bouncing bow stroke that is lighter and faster than spiccato.
Sul ponticello
Bowing near the bridge to create a tense, glassy sound.
Legato
Smooth and connected bow strokes with no audible breaks between notes.
Colle
A sticky bow stroke where the bow briefly sticks to and then releases from the string.
Detache
Separate, clean bow strokes with a clear beginning and ending, but not as short as staccato.
Ricochet
Dropping the bow on the string so that it bounces naturally, producing a series of rapid notes.
Col legno
Playing with the wood of the bow rather than the hair, producing a percussive sound.
Martele
A hammered bow stroke that creates a sharply accented, percussive sound.
Tremolo
Moving the bow rapidly back and forth on a note to create a trembling effect.
Staccato
Short, detached notes achieved by stopping the bow after each stroke.
Portato
Several notes lightly re-articulated within one bow stroke, maintaining a connected sound.
Louré
Gentle pulsing without stopping the bow between notes, giving a slight emphasis.
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