There are a tremendous number of techniques for bowing string instruments. This article lists and describes the main types of bowing. Demonstrations and discussions of many different techniques can be found in the video and audio clips in the articles below....[more]
Bowing Clips
In these clips Corin Long explains and demonstrates selected aspects of double bass bowing:
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About the bow in general.
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Literally 'measured' notes: an "in the string" sound, performed either in a single bow or in alternate bows.
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Martelé: "hammered" notes - this is really an extension of staccato playing, producing a very heavy sound on the bass.
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Ricochet bowing: an uncontrolled bouncing on the string.
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'Carried' notes: played in a single bow, but with slight breaks between notes.
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Legato: smooth or slurred notes.
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Sul Ponticello - bowing near the bridge and Sul Tasto - bowing over the fingerboard.
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Col Legno: bowing with the wood of the bow.