In this short story, Waves, acclaimed violinist and pedagogue Mimi Zweig takes us on a captivating journey into the realm of bow techniques. Mimi provides us with a powerful yet playful example of the difference between playing on top of the string versus playing into the string. She compares the feeling of playing on top of the string to floating on the ocean’s surface, while playing into the string is like sinking below the surface to explore the beauty that lies beneath. A “wave” of the arm and fingers, as she beautifully describes it, allows the violinist to dip into and out of the string and unlock the expressive potential of the bow. Through Mimi’s warm and engaging teaching style, she demystifies this complex technique, making it accessible to aspiring musicians and seasoned players alike.
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