On string:
- Detaché (several types)
- Martelé
- Lancé
- Staccato (several types)
- Piqué
Off string:
- Collé
- Spicatto (several types)
- Sautillé
- Richochét
- Jéte
Stylistic:
- Viotti
- Portato or Loure
- Classical motif
Expressive:
- Bariolage
- Sulla tastiera
- Sul ponticello
- Son file
- Col legno
- Bartok pizzicato
MODULE 4 Accumulative Assignment
Suggested Readings
Applebaum, S. (1986). The art and science of string performance (pp. 1-71). Sherman Oaks, CA: Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.
Berman, J, Jackson, B.G., Sarch, K. (1999). Dictionary of bowing and pizzicato terms (4th ed.). Bloomington, IN: Tichenor Publishing.
Capet, L. (1993). Superior bowing technique. S. B. Shipps (Ed.). Kent, UK: Encore Publications.
Green, E. (1990). Orchestral bowings and routines (3rd ed.). Los Angeles, CA: Alfred Music.
Johnson, K. (2015) Lucien Capet and superior bowing technique: History & comparison. Los Angeles, CA: Alfred Music.
Kjelland, J. (2003). Orchestral bowing: Style and function. Los Angeles, CA: Alfred Music.
Supplemental Videos
The art of the bow arm
The bow and the bow hand (part 2)
The bow and the bow hand (part 3)