Art of Bowing Practice

Robert Gerle follows up his guide to successful violin practice with a penetrating study of the art of bowing. Matching artistic problems with technical solutions, he shows how phrasing, tone-production and interpretation may be improved by attention to the fundamental art of the bow. Review: The big plus to this book is that it is very easy to read. Unburdened by laborious and wordy descriptions of intricate muscular movements, and liberally illustrated with musical examples, it is both an easy reference book and an enjoyable