How to Release Tension in your Bow Hand: Balancing Thumb Counter Pressure

[@Zxouf873]

Just what i need, thank you for taking your time making those inspiring informative videos ♥️🌹

[@ninioassia6923]

Such an important detail .I try it right away and it worked!

[@Violinspiration]

Glad it helped!😀

[@dingkexin266]

Thank you, this is very helpful. I have problem relaxing my thumb. How do I relax my thumb when it has to hold the pressure from my index finger as well?

[@quasarnova1333]

Thank you very much for this tutorial! It nails the problem. I loosened the thumb tension and voila, the bow is better, the tone is good. You are good.

[@Violinspiration]

Thanks! I am so happy it helped.😊

[@bradykelso8682]

Great video, Julia. You are a wonderful teacher!

[@Violinspiration]

Thank you.🥰

[@rodl12]

Thank you Julia, I never gave much thought to my thumb.

[@Violinspiration]

I hope it helps! Good luck.

[@iggyzorro2406]

Julia, u r a great teacher - thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@Violinspiration]

Glad it was helpful!😊

[@GhostOfKotori]

Been a violinist of 5 years with this issue, I've learned to control this tension to not shake and cause bad sounds, but it dosen't change the fact that it's still there and is sometimes uncomfortable! I'm trying to learn how to vanish it and this will be helpful. Thank You!

[@Violinspiration]

Glad to hear you are actively fixing your tension issue xXCrimson_ShadowXx! Happy practicing 😊🎻✨

[@GhostOfKotori]

@Deandre Kaysen Bot.

[@sonjaSZ]

Dankjewel Julia👍🏻

[@nancychen4998]

Thanks you so much. This is so helpful.

[@Violinspiration]

Glad it was helpful!😀

[@SohamMajumder17]

This video is really helpful. I hope I could try it myself and ever reach the goal...Thank you very much, Julia! !

[@Violinspiration]

You can do it! You got this Chinmayi 🎻✨

[@SohamMajumder17]

@@Violinspiration 😊😊 Thanks for your inspiring comment, Julia❤❤❤! ! Stay safe! !

[@yasamanghaffary5261]

Thank you. This was veryyy helpful ❤

[@Violinspiration]

Glad it was helpful!

[@laurayale369]

Very helpful.

[@Violinspiration]

Glad you think so Laura! ❤️😊

[@prathapansankunny9975]

yes teacher very very good class thanks lots

[@Violinspiration]

I'm glad you like it

[@laluchackalackal2987]

Excellent class Mam

[@Violinspiration]

Thanks a lot😃

[@glorialtang6856]

This is very helpful. Thank you Julia😊

[@Violinspiration]

I'm so glad to hear that Lisa! You are most welcome 😊🎻✨

[@erixoliver]

I'm experiencing some pain under my thumb, I think it's because I'm using too much pressure when doing up bows, specially at the G and D strings. Thanks for the tip, I'll try to release the tension when playing closer to the frog...

[@Violinspiration]

Oh gosh, sorry your feeling a bit of pain. I hope my video was able to help reduce it. 🥰 Feel better!

[@ashes.a5865]

Excellent video really helped me ❤🎵🎻

[@ireshaasandimithra4664]

Julia is Gorgeous in this video, than Julia in other videos🤗 She looks beautiful with her hair like this

[@Violinspiration]

Thank you.

[@sadhbhdelahunt]

Thanks.

[@Violinspiration]

You're welcome😀

[@arham_mtl]

Extremely helpful! Thank you!!

[@Violinspiration]

You are most welcome Arham! 😊🎻✨

[@josiemckeen7627]

found this so helpful Julia thank you

[@Violinspiration]

Hi Josie! ❤️ Glad you it was helpful to you 😊

[@arunasathish6217]

This one is super helpful! Thanks Julia :)

[@Violinspiration]

Hi Aruna! Happy to hear from you ❤️ Awesome! glad it was super helpful to you 🎻✨

[@MikeS7]

hey Julia I'm working on Auld lang syne right now. And I'm just wondering how much time I should dedicate to mastering it? how do you know when it's time to move on to the next song?

[@Violinspiration]

Hi Mike, it is different for everyone! It completely depends on your current playing level and how you wish to perform the piece. Normally, you will move to the next song if you are happy with the sound you currently have and you seem to have a higher chance reaching your learning goals with practicing another piece, i.e. you are ready for a new challenge :)

[@kellyldavis1960]

Very helpful. Thank you

[@Violinspiration]

Thank you too! For the kind words 😊 I'm glad it was very helpful to you ❤️🎻✨

[@ogstopper]

I keep putting rosin in my eye like you did at the end, but it doesn't improve my bowing! 😂🤣😂

[@Violinspiration]

I would not think so. lolo

[@soraiadrummond]

Thanks a lot! This as very kind of you!

[@Violinspiration]

You're very welcome!

[@justinebaker6491]

Hi Julia, im having issues with smal shiver sounds at the last quarter end of my bowtowards the tips. Is this a different issue please?

[@Violinspiration]

I'm not sure.. I would have to see you play and listen.. But of the top of my head I would say it is still the same issue, yes.

[@lenab6672]

Can you also make a video about how to use the wrist (bow) easily?

[@Violinspiration]

We haven’t added that video yet. 🤔 But I think that’s an awesome idea! ❤️🎻✨

[@mahmudurrahman1696]

Jul please make a tutorial on switchfoots only hope.

[@Violinspiration]

So that's what that song is called! ❤️ I've heard it before but couldn't place the song title. Very lovely! Thank you for sharing 😊 🎻✨

[@petergurung2704]

Which size is the best size of voilaan?

[@Zxouf873]

Depends on your age

[@GhostOfKotori]

@@Zxouf873 Arm length*

[@cotalice628]

When i bow my whole hand moves how I fix that

[@Violinspiration]

I'm not sure what you mean, cotal ice? But here is an article I wrote to help give you the perfect bow hold. maybe you can compare your bow hold to the steps in my article and see if there is anything that could help you. 🥰violinspiration.com/how-to-hold-a-violin-bow/ Best of luck. Let me know if anything worked, or if your hand shaking stopped.

[@matthewlancellotti762]

Why are the captions in German?

[@Violinspiration]

Thank you for letting me know about it, actually they were automatically generated by KZbin

[@anthonyx3576]

One day I could practice with you. I watch all your videos! I definitely imagine releasing tension with you. We should feel a beautiful stroke together!

[@bartrussell9842]

Please add more volume when doing videos..!!

[@Violinspiration]

Thanks for the tip!

[@crystaltucker2813]

Cant hear you to good