Develop precision and bounce in your bowing with this deep dive into spiccato technique for viola. In this lesson, you’ll learn the difference between active and passive spiccato, how to control bow speed and height, and how to adapt your stroke for different tempos and dynamics. Spiccato is a vital bowing skill used in solo, chamber, and orchestral repertoire, giving your playing brilliance and rhythmic clarity. With step-by-step demonstrations and targeted exercises, this tutorial will help you master both light, effortless spiccato and energetic, articulate strokes. Elevate your bowing technique today.

Presented by Jon Thorne, Professor of Viola at the Royal Academy of Music and Nicole Wilson, Professor of Violin at the Royal Academy of Music.

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