Slurred Bowings – Violin Bow Technique +

Introduction to Slurred Bowings

Definitions Slur: “A curved line grouping notes together.” Legato: “Bound together (literally, ‘tied’). Without interruption between the notes; sm… New members register here for VBT+ …read more

Smooth Slurs

When playing slurs with descending notes listen for clear articulation and lift the fingers with energy. When crossing strings at a slow tempo a wh… …read more

Staccato Slurs

Play each note staccato within the slur. This is a good way to check coordination of the bowstroke with the left-hand fingers, bow division, and …read more

Slurs in Tree Swing

Change to the new note in the middle of the whole-bow stroke. Focus on clear left-hand articulation and a fluid string-crossing action. This exc… New …read more

Round Bow in Rigaudon

Sounding out a double-stop over the change of string is a way to practise a round bow in string crossing. In performance, make the crossing …read more

Silent Left-Hand Practice

Playing passages of descending slurred semiquavers (sixteenth-notes) with even rhythm and clear articulation presents a challenge. This is especially … New members register here for …read more

Pulsing in Rigaudon

This is a practice technique for passages that combine slurs with separate notes and therefore require thoughtful bow division. Pay special attenti… New members register …read more

Introduction to Combined Bowings

Combined bowings can easily be neglected, which is one reason why working through Sevciks Opus 3, Forty Variations, the Kreutzer Studies with variati… New members …read more

Two of Each

A forearm bowing action with flexible hand and fingers helps you play with a clear resonant sound in both the slurred and détaché notes. Combined …read more

Combined Bowings with Practice Breaks

Here Fintan is working on maintaining bow friction. This is a practice technique using an exaggerated bow friction that is maintained while crossing … New …read more