Instrumental Techniques - Bowing Test

Name _________________________________________ Date ________________

For each of the bowing styles, state whether the bowing is either: On the String, Off the
String, or a Special Effect bowing. Then write descriptive characteristics of each.

Col legno

Collé

Détaché

Flautando

Legato

Martelé

Portato

Ricochet

Sautillé

Spiccato

Staccato

Sul ponticello

Sulla tastiera (sul tasto)

Tremolo