Violin Bow Technique – Page 2 – Violin Bow Technique +

In and out bowing action

If we use the forearm alone when playing in the upper half, the bow stroke will be crooked. The upper arm should come forward slightly …read more

Exaggerated Finger Flex

Keep the upper arm still and exaggerate the flexing action of the bow hand. This helps to maintain a straight-enough bow when playing short strokes …read more

Example A

The ‘square position’ is formed when the bow touches the string so that right angles are formed at the elbow, between forearm and bow, between …read more

Example B

Here you see Andrea with her bow in the square position…. New members register here for VBT+ Current members please Login

Bowhold at Heel

Here is the bowhold at the heel of the bow, notice the fingers are curved…. New members register here for VBT+ Current members please Login

Bowhold at Point

Here is the bowhold at the point of the bow, notice the fingers are straighter…. New members register here for VBT+ Current members please Login

Pick Up Pencil

Develop finger movement independently from the hand movement. Notice how freely the fingers move in a vertical direction from the base joints…. New members register …read more

Finger Interchange on Bow

As we can see from ‘Find the balance point’ the lower third of the bow is much heavier than the upper third of the bow. …read more

Finger Interchange Closeup

As the weight of the bow changes from the light upper half to the heavier lower half there needs to be a subtle realignment of …read more

Hand & Finger Action at Frog

Develop finger, thumb and hand flexibility with a string crossing study like Fiorillos “Caprice No.29”. Keep the upper arm on the middle string an… New …read more