detaché

Détaché is a fundamental bowing technique where each note receives its own separate bow stroke, alternating between down-bow and up-bow. Despite the name meaning detached, the notes are not short like staccato — they are full-length, simply separated by the change of bow direction. Détaché is the most basic and commonly used bowing technique, forming the foundation for all other bowings. A good détaché produces an even, consistent tone across both down-bow and up-bow strokes. Advanced players develop grand détaché (using the whole bow) and petit détaché (small, fast strokes near the middle of the bow).