Orchestral Bowing -- Style and Function: Textbook

by James Kjelland

Promote a better understanding of how bowing technique (function) merges with musical interpretation (style) to produce optimum results. This text addresses the elements of sound production, bowing technique, terminology, and musical interpretation---all with integrated teaching suggestions. The correlated workbook contains exercises, etudes, and excerpts for applied study. Appropriate for school ensembles thru college method classes.

128 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2004

Reviews

[Alexander Kahn]

Truly outstanding: thorough, well-written, and filled with wonderful and clear examples. A must-read for anyone who wants to gain a better understanding of bow distribution, bow speed, bow strokes, sound point, and bow direction in orchestral literature.