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Appendix C - Ysaye Round Bowing

The concept of the Ysaye bowing is that the bow should follow the arc of the bridge (Fig. 1). Each string crossing should induce an infinitesimal moment of double.. stop. The arm should flow snloothly and avoid any jerky 'stair.. stepping' motion.

Fig. 1

Example of Ysayc Round Bowing Exercise:

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