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An Encyclopedia of the Violin, 1925
29 lines. Read by computer on 28 September 2026. Printed page 178. See the scan on archive.org.
1The majority of violinists, however, play it thus:
3Rondo Capriccioso – Saint Saëns (2)
5The two bowings are equally good, yet I would give the preference to that shown in the second example.
7The saltato is used to quite an extent in rapid passages; but it should only be employed in these with circumspection, since the opportunities for its successful use are considerably limited.
9It is customary to play the repetition of the variation in the Beethoven "Kreutzer Sonata" with a saltato:
11Variation – 2nd Movement – "Kreutzer" Sonata
13The saltato is distinguished from the staccato by the indication of an elongated point or dot in place of a simple dot.
15The "springing bow" is also used in places where the bow is "thrown" on the string, as follows:
17Minuet – (Paganini – Baillot)
18Allegro
20In general the saltato is little used by composers; though, in order to lend additional interest to a subject, violinists like to embellish certain passages by employing it.
22THE MARTELÉ
24This bowing is essentially an energetic one, and may be used with success in passages where strength and decision are objects:
26Fifth Concerto – Vieuxtemps
28First Concerto – Vieuxtemps
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