Violin Bow Hold Lesson

http://violinlab.com. The home for adult learning violinists, this video demonstrates the Franco-Belgian bow hold.

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• hold
• grip
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[edgarwazhear]

Maybe i just have large hands, but the circle between the thumb and the index finger will never exists at a relaxed position. Trying to form the circle will only cause tension in my index finger.

Also, the pinky position is hard for me to get because when the bow touches the knuckle line of my index finger, the bow seems to be too far from my pinky in a way that I have to lock my pinky to reach it.

Any suggestions?

[violinlab]

@edgarwazhear Just to be clear, the circle is between the thumb and the middle finger, not the index. And it doesn't have to be a perfect circle, just circular. I'm not sure what you mean by your pinky, but the pinky shouldn't be trying to reach anything. It's only job is to stay perched on top of the stick at a natural distance from the ring finger. The best way to find that place is to tap it, then where it lands is where it should go.

[MayumiMarie]

Any advise you can share for someone with a broken pinky finger? My pinky bone is broken right at the head of the third joint (nearest to the palm). So when I hold the bow, the second or middle joint collapses and I have very little bend on the first joint. My pinky always slides forward so I have to constantly reposition. :(

[violinlab]

@MayumiMarie It's hard to say exactly without "seeing" your bow hold. Most importantly, regardless of what your hand looks like, is that it is relaxed. The key to that is to a) keep your thumb slightly bent and flexible, and b) allow your fingers to orient so the middle finger is over the thumb, and the other fingers are laying at a natural distance. To figure out what is natural, just tap each finger as you're resting the bow on the strings. Where they fall, is where they go. Good Luck!

[irbbf]

The most amazing detailed video I've seen on how to hold the bow!! I've been trying to get it right for the longest time. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[luanlovelyman]

thanks for the clear information. easier than that is impossible

[TheLivingHeiromartyr]

I'm genuinely amazed. I've been playing violin since I was 8 years old, and my bow hold has been keeping my back recently as I advance to higher levels, but this has honestly improved my playing. I never thought of the whole natural hand position idea, but now I can play without tiring for much longer and without bouncing at all. Thankyou so much!

[AlexaGloss]

i have a question for you... I should do when the pegs are very tense violin ... not even come 

[xbecabooxox]

you are actually amazing!! :D btw I love your hair!

[fiddle4u]

Excellent I really like this -

jim,,,

[JoRdaN11Gr]

2:35 !!

[FreddyLording]

Thanks and your nails are so uglies

[Luvotomy24]

tension ! yeah tension !