amerikajinda
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I have, the passages I think you are thinking of are totally dependant on right hand finger dexterity, which my teacher taught very well.
Things like a fly spicatto on an up bow, is fairly well done by most, but a flying spicatto on a down bow is a whole other story!
Exactly! That's the passage I was referring to... it's a thing of beauty to see a fine violinist play that part where it jumps in octaves from the high 'E' to the really high 'E' and and then all the way back half-step by half step all in one bow...
Here's an interesting thought on how to choose a bow:
"...don't pay attention to balance, weight and mounting of the bow.. these are all external, and quite superficial characteristics, that people are usually drawn to or put off by. Most people think that bows are very subjective... more so than violins. However, I believe the quality of a bow can be measured by the quality of sound it produces. A heavy bow does not necessarily mean a large tone : A large sound can be obtained from a light bow, and a thin sound from a heavy bow. It's important to feel the true capabilities of a bow, and to hear if it is drawing the maximum tone from your violin. An exceptional bow will feel and sound striking straight away... it's tone will distinguish itself."
http://www.atelierlabussiere.com/bows.htm