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at the frog of the bow
- Abbreviation
- Fr.
How is am Frosch played?
Play the marked stroke or passage at the frog, the end of the bow nearest the hand. This position can support a firm or accented attack, but tone and weight still depend on bow speed, applied weight, contact point and dynamics; lighten and balance the bow when a soft response is required. Follow the local legend or exercise pattern for how long the placement lasts.
How does am Frosch sound?
heavier, stronger, more controlled attack
In context
German am Frosch means “at the frog.” Pedagogical bowing legends commonly shorten it to Fr., paired with Sp. for an der Spitze. The letters specify where along the bow to play, not a down-bow or up-bow direction; the score or exercise supplies the stroke, dynamics and duration.
Equivalent terms
- IT al tallone
- FR au talon
- EN at the frog
- DA ved froschen
- DA ved buens frosch