Eliminate Bow Grip Tension in 5 Minutes

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• ST

  @stevenmcg1986 · 3 years ago

  I am 2 years last month into self taught cello learning and I still so many issues to iron out and you just helped me significantly with only one sentence you said in this video: 'Really allowing the weight of my arm to fully sink into that first finger.' I had never considered this. Immediately the tension in my thumb reduced and I swear my tone sounds better now also. I might finally be making some progress on my terrible bow hold! Thanks!

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• MA

  @mallinmall1327 · 4 years ago

  Just what I needed thank you. I always have tension in my bow hand esp thumb as im missing the middle finger due to accident which means bow hold is very difficult for me to feel natural and comfortable. This video is very helpful.

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• KI

  @kimchallis1728 · 4 years ago

  Thank you so much for this detailed explanation and solution to my biggest problem.  Your lessons are remarkable for this 58 year old adult beginner!

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• SA

  @sarabarbeau3241 · 4 years ago (edited)

  That’s a key! It just opened a cello door. Thank you

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• DR

  @dr.g6105 · 3 years ago

  SO HELPFUL. Thank you so much. You’re an extraordinary teacher.

• NI

  @ninaw3688 · 4 years ago

  Very helpful, thank you. I'm an adult beginner and I am having so much trouble with my bow hold.

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• TO

  @tonyhahn1955 · 4 years ago

  thank you so much for this video, I find it extremely helpful. I hope you will make a similar video on how to reduce shoulder tension as well.

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• MA

  @maryannepan1 · 2 years ago

  Thanks so much! This helps to prevent beginners like me from developing thumb tendon pain. My question is more specific on the source of the strength that helps to put pressure of the bow on the strings. Does it come from the upper arm? (Does this also mean that we have to moderate lifting up the arm accordingly to adjust the pressure on the strings?) or does it also come from the dramatic rotation/mobility range of the shoulder? Sorry if this sounds complicated. Thanks!

• SM

  @smritirekhabhattacharjee8874 · 2 years ago

  I want to ask you to help me about the position of thumb during bowing.

• MO

  @monica4200 · 4 years ago

  Very helpful - thank you

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• OP

  @opusrosae8560 · 4 years ago

  Great method !

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• AS

  @aspenx1304 · 4 years ago

  Thank you so so much 💗

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