Why String Technique?

As a Violinist, string technique and skill is very highly valued. When growing up, my lessons primarily focused on learning new pieces and if there happened to be a new skill, my instructor and I would cover it briefly. With this page, I hope that I am able to highlight different skill and practices that should be brought to the attention of every string player. In this page you will find different sources and books that I have used to improve my playing and skill as a violinist.

Technique

Bow Strokes:
Detaché: is one of the most basic strokes out there. It simply means detached. We can use this stroke to play multiple notes in a run and create an equal sound. This stroke can be played anywhere on the bow.

Legato: is another basic stroke, but a very critical one. This stroke is a smooth stroke across the strings and making sure that string crossings is fluid.

Collé: means glue in English. The stroke starts with the bow making contact with the strings, and then a sharp, short stroke is made with the bow ending in the air. The player then brings the bow back and prepares for the next stroke.