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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