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Helicopter Bowing

Technical Practice
Helicopter bowing is a combination technique involving arco diagonale, bow vibrato and a gentle side to side motion with the bow. As the bow is drawn, the bow should pulse a vibrato at the same time as moving in a slightly upwards or downwards motion whilst continuing to move. This can be executed at a variety of speeds.

Note
  • The degree of arco diagonale can be varied.
  • The extraneous sound intensifies with increasing bow pressure and movement.

Dynamic Range: pp-ff
Difficulty: 2-3

Notation
  • Verbal instruction or graphic depiction.
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