Etude No.3 Playthrough
In the later etudes, Kreutzer indicates a few dynamic markings but especially…
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No.3 Point of contact changes Bars 10-11
Our point of contact, the sounding point (the ‘groove’ that the bow…
Bowing Variables in Lanes 1,3,5
For Lane 5 over the fingerboard we use a lot of bow…
Five Lanes
When thinking about point of contact, give a number to the lanes…
Point of Contact Changes from G to E Strings
Lower sounding strings are thicker and we need to adjust our point…
Preparatory Rebounds for Collé
When we repeat any bow stroke going in the same direction we…
Variation 15
This elegant variation needs musical thought and offers opportunities to take time…
Octave Leap & Left-Arm Position
The arm is generally comfortable with the elbow at a 6 o’clock…
Example of Stable Point of Contact
Make sure to keep the point of contact stable when playing in…
Meditation
Work out the best point of contact for the sound that you…