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Why Slur Spiccato Feels Uncontrollable
Slur spiccato is often treated as one of the most advanced bow strokes in violin playing. It’s definitely NOT in most of standard violin repertoire and is considered an “extra credit”. Even some of the greatest violinists did not have the best slur spiccato!
Master the Mechanics of Spiccato, Sautillé, and Staccato
When you see dots over notes in a score, your brain immediately thinks "short." But as your technique advances, "short" isn't enough. You have to decide: do you need the controlled spiccato, the effortless sautillé, or the crisp on-string staccato?
If you’ve been practicing but not improving, the problem isn’t effort.
It’s direction.