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Contact points: controlling your sound through the position of your bow on the string
New England Conservatory and Juilliard School cello faculty member Natasha Brofsky introduces a set of exercises for exploring the tone, colour and expressive potential of a well-controlled bow, plus three videos showing the techniques in action
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The power of legato practice for string players - Moonkyung Lee
The violinist shares her tried and tested method of practising to improve tone and memory skills
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Many cello students need to develop a better grip on the string, says Hillel Zori
The Buchmann-Mehta School of Music cello professor, soloist and chamber musician discusses how to improve students' bow technique
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12 tango music techniques for string players
London Tango Orchestra director and violinist Caroline Pearsall demonstrates tango music effects
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Cellist Ralph Kirshbaum on varying bow speed
When playing Bach we tend to use a slightly faster bow speed - with less core and more resonance' Cellist Ralph Kirshbaum speaks about varying bow speed depending on period and genre for the Play With A Pro Music Academy. The full masterclass is available here. Kirshbaum ...
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6 ways to develop a smooth legato
Tips from The Strad’s Archive on producing a fluid and beautiful tone
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How to master bow speed and distribution
Physicists think of time and space as aspects of the same thing. Gerald Fischbach applies the same theory to bow division
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How to master staccato bowing, by cellist Xavier Phillips
The French cello soloist and chamber musician explains how, with practice and patience, the challenges of staccato playing can be overcome
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