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The six following exercises must be played very slow using about one half of the bow to each note, from the middle to the upper end, commencing with a down bow, from the middle. The shoulder- joint must not be used in any of the short bowings, except raising and lowering the arm, when changing the bow from one string to the other.

Count two in a measure.

Count four in a measure.

Count four or eight in a measure.

Count three in a measure.

Count three in a measure.

Count two or six in a measure.

The five following exercises are to be played with a short bow, near the middle; the half notes, at the end, with the half bow from the middle to the end.