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Opinion: why don’t string players practice pizzicato?

2024-04-08T08:10:00

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Perfecting bowing is a lifelong quest for string players – but what about pizzicato? Cellist Davina Shum advocates setting aside some dedicated practice time to this neglected technique

String players certainly have their work cut out in terms of mastering the numerous bowing techniques available. To conquer the versatility and flexibility of the bow is a lifelong quest, the end of which is never really reached. Heck, even learning to hold the thing can prove troublesome, as anyone who teaches beginners can attest…

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