check it out. http://www.theviolinsite.com/lessons/ricochet.html  I also thought the other lessons that they show were pretty interesting.

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Originally posted by p1cklef1sh

check it out. http://www.theviolinsite.com/lessons/ricochet.html  I also thought the other lessons that they show were pretty interesting.

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THis might work well on a tune like Tamlin or Big John McNeill.   I'm going to play around with it.  I need to move past a shuffle.!!!

Well that was interesting...

They insist upon the French useage, who wish to reflect off something, whereas the English prefer to hit something.

Gotta love these stringbox folks!

Did you catch how he's using his wrist? Kind of a snapping motion, eh?

I believe this is the technique used by Jean Carignan on his fabulous rendition of Hangman's Reel.  Check out this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gT3DctGzUhI  I like the pizzicato stuff too- looks like what he does requires both hands.

Chirps

That Jean Carignan feller does have an interesting percussive style!