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Consider the upper arms

  • Writer: Kathy Judd
    Kathy Judd
  • May 10, 2025
  • 1 min read

In the left arm, a firm bicep and relaxation from the elbow to wrist helps the fingers to be light and the vibrato be free (yet controlled.) Similarly, in the right arm, a firm bicep and relaxation from the raised elbow (importantly held above the string level) to the wrist, allows the bow pressure to emanate from the first finger - a laser of pressure opposed to a butcher knife. (Note: remember to adequately pronate the bow arm inward - toward the point of pressure)

 
 
 

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