Bow Grip |
How to find the best hand motions, speeds, and amplitudes for the unique mood and character of each phrase. |
DefinitionThumb: supports the bow, provides fulcrum
Middle Finger: closes the ring with the thumb to secure fulcrum Index Finger: presses the bow down and controls sounding point Ring Finger: controls Sounding Point Little Finger: lifts bow pressure readmore ExercisesCheck your bow grip after each bar.
If your bow grip has changed, figure out on which note it changed. Systematically increase the number of bars between checks. readmore Utilizing Kreutzer No. 13 (or a similar exercise), start on the D string and explore the range of possible string crossings using only your fingers.
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