How To Have A Relaxed Bow Hand

[@darlenerivest148]

Excellent video, Inna! I really like that you mention freedom in the larger muscles of the bow arm. So important. Thank you!!

[@Violinna]

Thanks Darlene! Yes, it's amazing how muscles seemingly "far away" impact the small ones.

[@susanamelody7319]

Which large muscles? 🙂

[@MegaToti26]

🎉🎉❤❤❤ bravo!!!

[@adielgulliver7525]

Wow I didn't know you had to use the upper arm to bow I was only using the forearm thank you

[@MichaelWHull]

Great video. You should be monetized, my friend.

[@Violinna]

You are so kind..thank you!

[@saea58]

Thanks Inna!😊

[@Violinna]

You're welcome =)

[@newstyle81]

You are the best ,

[@Violinna]

🎻🌺

[@cheeks1251]

I hope to be a violinist someday. I follow you from Iraq that put the first comment 😉

[@Violinna]

Welcome! Nice to meet you here and thanks for watching! =)

[@zahava.artcottage]

Did you? Are you a violinist now?

[@randomfrog1196]

This may seem silly, but... How to I keep my hand relaxed without dropping the bow? I've found that I can relax my hand well, but then I try to play off-string techniques and I "have to" bring in tension to keep the bow under control, otherwise quite frankly it comes over and tries to whack me in the head, haha! Do you have any advice? Thank you so much, ^_^

[@Violinna]

That is a great observation! Of course, we cannot play with ZERO "tension"..well - I don't want to use the word tension actually. But the same way when we walk down the street, we don't keep all our muscles "droopy" - some energy and support is needed from the right muscle groups. So for spiccato we look for a healthy balance between a relaxed hand, in which fingers will stay flexible, as needed, but at the same time there is a little bit of that firmness that you mention, which helps keep things under control. I hope this makes sense.

[@AprilClaytonflute]

So interesting how many similarities there are in technique for different instruments! We all tense up too much, and need to stay more free and relaxed 😀

[@Violinna]

Yes, very cool indeed!! And I need to remind myself to free up more during practicing all the time!

[@Sonialanc]

Great how you connected it all together. Thanks Inna

[@williamdaniels1798]

Great video. Thanks so much for all the information and the exercise tips.

[@Violinna]

Thanks for watching and glad it's helpful! =)

[@rodrigobarrera3868]

Hello Inna!!! Nice to meet you!!! This video is amazing!!! You are a great violib teacher!!! I wanna have a teacher like you always!! And someday learn violin!!! Congratulations!!! For more success!!! Cheers from Argentina. Rodri.

[@Violinna]

Welcome and thank you very much!!

[@yuenyiupang]

relax is hard, especially it doesnt mean you dont use muscles

[@Violinna]

correct. fingers still need to be engaged. It's a delicate balance and also depends on musical demand. By the way, muscles only begin within the palm of the hand - the part of the fingers after base knuckles (not palm) is all bones, tendons, etc.. but not muscle. =)

[@MichaelWHull]

Listening!

[@claudinebechard8542]

I really appreciated this video. Having no personal (face to face) teacher makes learning difficult as a beginner. I think I'm going in the right direction. Thank you so much!

[@Violinna]

So glad it was helpful - thank you for watching and the kind words! Keep it up! In-person teacher makes a world of a difference.

[@raedalmoutaz5971]

Very helpful. Thanks a lot ❤🌹

[@Violinna]

You're very welcome - Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and subscribing.

[@fiddlestyx21]

Thank you for making this video. I have been playing for 45 years, and until now, I have always played with tension/discomfort. Now, I'm trying to unlearn bad habits I developed and ingrained the first 10 years.

[@Violinna]

Glad it's helpful! I can relate, by the way (first 10 years). =)

[@kayaviola]

Awesome! Yet another helpful video! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@Violinna]

Thanks so much!!

[@randomfrog1196]

This video has truly made more sense than many others I have seen, at least to my mind. Thank you, Violinna! :-)

[@Violinna]

I'm so glad this helped! Thanks for your comment and sharing your observations =)

[@CarolruizNlpiano]

Great video! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@Violinna]

Thank you!!

[@RyanBelshaw]

This is just what I needed Inna, thank you! 😊

[@Violinna]

Awesome! So glad this was helpful! =)

[@THEHIMALAYANSTRINGS]

Do you take online classes???