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In No. 18, the notes are played with the half bow, very slow, and close together; commencing from the middle of the bow.

The notes in No. 19 are played with a half bow, but very darting, making a short rest between them.

The following are the principal varieties of bowing that will be used in the Progressive Lessons, which the scholar must be familiar with before preceeding any farther. These, as far as No. 21, are to be practised in the following Exercise, which must be well understood before applying them. The pupil should practice diligently all the Preliminary Exercises, as it will very much facilitate his studies in the following lessons; as a good beginning is sure to make a good ending, if preservered in.