Mastering the violin: Motor learning in complex bowing skills
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چکیده
A pilot study is presented comparing the performance of complex bowing patterns of three violinists. Analysis of the movements revealed a subtle coordination between string crossings and bow changes in repetitive bowing patterns across two and three strings. Clear differences between the performances of the three players were found that could be interpreted in terms of consistency and efficiency of movement. The pilot study forms an upbeat to a planned study to characterize the motor learning process in bowing skills from intermediate to expert level.
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