Learn Violin! Violin Lesson #1- Holding the Bow (bow hold), pt.1

***Visit www.toddehle.com for a complete list (and easy access) to these videos.*** Todd Ehle teaches bow hold techniques. Part one.

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[bankachi]

Hello! Its my first day with my violin and i got a book/dvd with great ratings to teach myself cause i cant afford lessons. The book uses the same technique you're using but you teach it SO much better :) i completely understand ^^. Thumbs up to you.

[professorV]

Thank you, bankachi. Good luck!

[TheGMontey]

when I hold the bow, I feel more pressure on my pinky. Is this supposed to happen?

[professorV]

Hi TheGMontey, once you set the bow on the string, you should allow the bow weight to be supported by the violin. Place the bow on the string, then tap your pinky up and down to create relaxation. When you lift the bow, you'll feel the "weight" in your pinky. Good luck.

[BOONEM1990]

Thank you so much for these movies, Todd! I really appreciate it! I'm trying to teach myself violin and don't currently have access to a teacher; so thank you very much! :) I was wondering... I have a slight natural gap between my 3rd and 4th finger while holding the bow; should I force them together or allow them to spread a little? Thanks for your help! :)

[professorV]

Hi BOONEM1990, I assume you're talking about your middle and ring finger, which I call 2nd and 3rd. I've had several students with the same issue you mention, and I always recommend that they allow the space and not force anything. Good luck!

[mroovax]

Man. You are great teacher =) thanks for that! hehe

btw it's my first day with the violin :P Wish me luck!

[loncify]

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[LioDonJu]

Thak you Todd! I am 36 and I'm trying to begin play the violin. May be I am a little old... My son is 6 and he is studying whith suzuki method in Argentina. Is a shame the videos are not translated yet, because is a great effort to try understand in english. But you do an enormous job. Thank you again. Please excuse my english, I'm argentinian.

[jalthenotsomusician]

i just bought my violin today.. I've been watching your videos since last year.. i wonder if you could bring me to the link of your vids which teach about how to play violin? cause i can't really make it sound :| thanks.

[colpaincharles]

Very helpful thank you!



[XPewTiePieX]

May I ask how much that violin cost you / model?

[bunnystick]

my oh my is this a challenge to accomplish with long nails. it's more wolf then bunny

[thebomblmaodb]

hi um my teacher said my fingers are slanted how can i fix that?

[arindr]

thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!