Cello: Bow Directions, Speed and Pressures — Ex. 2
Cello: Bow Directions, Speed and Pressure — Example 2
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“Down-bow piano. These piano strokes use less bow length (slower speed) and less pressure.”
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“Up-bow piano. These piano strokes use less bow length (slower speed) and less pressure.”
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“Down-bow diminuendo. It is natural for the sound to lose its intensity s the bow travels towards the tip.”
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“Up-bow crescendo. It is natural for the sound to gain strength as the bow approaches the frog.”
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“Down-bow forte-piano. Note how a very fast bow is used to create the forte that begins the note, and a slow bow speed is used to sustain it at a piano dynamic.”
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“Up-bow forte-piano. Note how a very fast bow is used to create the forte which begins the note, and a slow bow speed is used to sustain it at a piano dynamic. Players develop the ability to counter the natural dynamic implications of bow direction and placement by adjusting pressure and speed.”