Bow Speed, Pressure, and Sounding Point |
These are the three most basic elements for your sound production. Learn to control these three elements independently. ![]() |
DefinitionBow Speed, Bow Pressure, and Sounding Point are the only tools that can change and affect your sound!
readmore ![]() ExercisesChange only the speed of the bow.
Practice this exercise with a sounding point close to the fingerboard. Use very little bow pressure, and don't change the pressure with your index finger while you practice this bow speed exercise. readmore ![]() Change only the bow pressure—the speed of your bow does not change.
No matter how fast you speed up this exercise, always play two beats per bow. readmore ![]() Start a down bow at the frog near the fingerboard.
Pull the sounding point to the bridge until you reach the middle of the bow. Move back to the fingerboard. readmore ![]() PerformancesChange only the bow pressure—the speed of your bow does not change.
No matter how fast you speed up this exercise, always play two beats per bow. |
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