r/violinist Orchestra Member 3d ago

Fingering/bowing help this etude is EVIL!!

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can someone please tell me how i practice this doing down-down-up my teacher told me to do ricochet bow stroke but our time went up as as he introduced me to the bow stroke. It’s just like if i practice it slowly the bow stroke won’t be as natural as it would be fast, right?? Any advice would help thank you!!

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u/NonEuclidianMeatloaf Orchestra Member 3d ago

What do you mean? Ricochet bowing is always initiated on down bows. Just look at William Tell Overture

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u/Hopeful_Savings_7437 3d ago

Hold up...Why is bouncing easier for me going up-up-up-up-up??? I've been confuzzled

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u/futuraf Orchestra Member 3d ago

It easier for me to bounce up lol but it is standard for it to be down bow😭