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Staggering the Bow…..

by VaughanJones ― 6 Apr, 12

String Section ― The term ‘to stagger’ or ‘staggering’ the bow is an orchestral technique which refers to the changing of the bow direction in order to create a seamless, legato sound. In an orchestra or ensemble of stringed instruments (whether violins, violas, cellos or double basses), the players will decide to ‘stagger’ the bowing when there is [...] .

Tags: Recording Projects, Hire A String Section, Live Strings For A Track, Orchestral Technique, Recording Stringed Instruments, Seamless String Sound

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