Bow Hold Mastery
This course discusses the violin bow hold and teaches students how to develop the bow hold to the highest possible level utilizing exercises from D.C. Dounis, Ivan Galamian, and Kato Havas.
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A step-by-step guide to holding the bow.
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The Angle of the Wrist
How to find the proper angle of the right hand wrist in relation to the hand.
How to find the proper angle of the right hand wrist in relation to the hand.
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How to achieve a feeling of ease and weightlessness in the bow arm.
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The importance of tipping / tilting the bow.
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A basic exercise for strengthening individual fingers.
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Exercise for strengthening the hand and fingers.
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Bow Swoosh
Exercise to develop the pronation/supination muscles & develop a feeling that the fingers are clinging to the bow stick.
Exercise to develop the pronation/supination muscles & develop a feeling that the fingers are clinging to the bow stick.
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Exercise for developing the pronation muscles of the arm.
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Exercise to strengthen the fingers and make the bow feel light.
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Exercise to develop the vertical motion of the fingers and develop flexibility.
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Bow See-Saw
Exercise to strengthen the index finger and pinky. Pre-requisite to developing a beautiful spiccato.
Exercise to strengthen the index finger and pinky. Pre-requisite to developing a beautiful spiccato.
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Exercise for the Fear of Dropping the Bow
Exercise from Kato Havas to eliminate the fear of dropping the bow and reduce tension.
Exercise from Kato Havas to eliminate the fear of dropping the bow and reduce tension.
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Exercise to relax the fingers and eliminate over-pressing.
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Bow Writing Exercise
Exercise to eliminate tension in the bow hold and cultivate flexibility and comfort.
Exercise to eliminate tension in the bow hold and cultivate flexibility and comfort.
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LESAVAGE VIOLIN
