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Violin Bowing Symbols, Explained

Down-bow, up-bow, slur, staccato, pizzicato and more — the marks that tell you how to play, not what to play. Here's what each violin bowing symbol means and how to read them...

Aug 23, 2026 7 min read
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Violin Bowing Symbols, Explained

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