Orchestral Bowings

Function of the Bow

What is Bow Speed?

• Amount of Bow/Beat

• Even

• Uneven

• Distance/Time

• Pressure

Placement of Bow

• Bridge

• Fingerboard

• Relation to Speed of Bow

• Volume Level

• Tip/Middle/Fingerboard

• Arm Level

Sections of the Bow

• Upper Third

• Middle Third

• Lower Third

• Whole Bow

• Balance Point

Basic Bow Markings

• Down Bow

• Up Bow

• Use of Forms

• Distance from the Bridge

• String Crossings

Exercise on Bow Control

• Download Exercises for Bow Control from Website: www.nastrings.org

• Practice Exercises 1 & 2

• Ensemble Bow Speed Piece

• Middle/Bridge/Fingerboard

• Speed Vs. Placement and Weight