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FILM #5: PLAYING AT THE MIDDLE OF THE BOW (book chapter 6)

OVERVIEW: Short strokes at the middle of the bow, tone beginnings and releases, and string crossing motions are explained and demonstrated.

1. Violin playing at the middle of the bow with short strokes

2. Freely swinging forearm and loose elbow joint; changing arm elevation and string crossing; the “roll the arm” game; freely swing the upper arm

3. Bow placement, pressure, and movement and their effect on tone qualities and tonal strengths

4. Various rhythm and bowing patterns at the middle section of the bow