Once the ictus strikes the fermata beat, a much slower rate of movement (travel) takes place. This slower rate of movement allows a greater amount of flexibility in the duration of the fermata. It is similar to a string player drawing the bowing across the string. The faster the bow movement, the held with the bow in one direction. The most convenient direction for the “travel” to take place, after the execution of ictus, is in the pathway of the natural rebound.