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I've seen many orchestral performances on YouTube and other websites, and I've attended many live, professional performances as well. I often see, primarily on the Internet, string players who use different fingerings, some shifting while others aren't, etc. Is this normal in professional ensembles? Is it common, is it frowned upon?  I've also never seen opposite bowings (opposite bowings is NOT a good thing, I know). Anyone with professional experience in playing or conducting would be greatly appreciated.

Kab · Accepted Answer

In orchestral situations the section leaders and concert master/mistress work out bowing's ahead of time.  As for fingerings and position, standards are rare.  There may also be more than  one part within any section.

Anonymous · Answer

No two people think alike or PLAY alike.  But the people who deviate the worst are usually SELF TAUGHT so they never really learned the CORRECT WAY TO PLAY their instrument...  This happens all the time with these people on here who think they can learn to play the Guitar or Piano without a teacher... they build in a LOT of BEGINNER MISTAKES when they are just starting out and then  continue to be a LOUSY PLAYER even thought the manage to get the music out.. IT'S NOT PRETTY TO WATCH.

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