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Bowing

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.


Bowing

In the following clips Michael Turner of the Philharmonia Orchestra discusses and demonstrates aspects of viola bowing. Each clip below is preceded by a text transcript. Occasionally Michael's demonstrations are referred to in the transcripts, but there are many more demonstrations to listen to during the clips.