No. 28.
With the middle.
There are no new principles of bowing to be presented in this étude. A running light legato at or near the point of the bow is desirable. Keep the bow well over two strings. If by this time the legato is not free, analyze each measure and introduce chords. Also practice in the middle of the bow.
This practice gives the bow poise upon the strings, and enables the student to understand the fundamental basis of string-transfers. Another excellent plan is to play each group several times in twos, fours, and eights. Other excellent methods are to play the entire measure in one bow, or two measures in one bow. Occasionally play a little below the middle of the bow, raising the bow slightly for each stroke.
This is a free stroke with the principle of the flying staccato. An excellent bowing is this:
