Cello: Bow Directions, Speed and Pressure — Ex. 3
Cello: Bow Directions, Speed and Pressure — Example 3
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“Notice how these various bowing patterns affect not only the articulation of the notes, but also the part of the bow (frog, tip, upper-half, lower-half) that engages the string.”
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“Bow changes of unequal length may require an adjustment of bow speed and consequently an adjustment of bow pressure if a consistent dynamic level is desired.”
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“Here the faster bow speed for the up-bow is allowed to create a slight accent.”
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“Slurs from weak beats to strong beats.”
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“Accented notes played down-bow and up-bow.”
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“Here the tenuto-staccato is treated as affecting the attack of the note; other players may interpret it to affect the duration and place space between the notes.”