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Bow Markings in Notation for Strings

String Section ― String players often discuss the need for ‘bow markings’ or simply ‘bowings’, but what are they and why do they matter? ∙ The basic premise is that the bow travels in two directions (down and up) and whereas a versatile player should be able to play all but the most challenging passages of music starting with either direction, [...] .

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