Variation 38
#spiccato #upbowspiccato #sautille

Sub-variations

1.     Slur + up bow spiccato

2.     Slur + spiccato

3.     Spiccato + up bow spiccato

4.     Spiccato

5.     Slur + spiccato

6.     Slur + spiccato

7.     Spiccato + up bow spiccato

8.     Spiccato

9.     Slur + spiccato

10.  - 15. Sautillé

            This variation expands upon the techniques developed in Variation 34. In this variation the string crossing pattern in each quarter note beat alternates A-string, D-string, A-string. Maintain a loose wrist in this variation and employ a very economic circular motion in the fingers and wrist to execute the string crossing. Prioritize the right elbow level toward the A string as it is played most of the time (2/3 notes) in the main variation.

            As in Variation 34, practice with double stops to secure the intonation and solidity of left-hand control. Slowly build up the tempo of the double stops and take breaks to practice the various bowing patterns using just the open strings.

            Especially in the sautillé sub-variations, use the impulse technique of placing a quarter note rest between each beat to secure the complex bowing patterns. Build up the number of beats in each impulse while maintaining a symmetrical relationship between impulse and rest time.