Eliminate Bow Grip Tension in 5 Minutes

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  • Опубліковано 12 гру 2024

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  • @stevenmcg1986
    @stevenmcg1986 Рік тому +6

    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!

  • @mallinmall1327
    @mallinmall1327 3 роки тому +11

    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.

    • @adultcello
      @adultcello  3 роки тому +1

      I'm so happy to hear that this video is helping you! Thanks so much for your comment!

  • @kimchallis1728
    @kimchallis1728 2 роки тому +6

    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!

    • @adultcello
      @adultcello  2 роки тому

      I'm so glad you found it helpful, thanks so much for your message!

  • @tonyhahn1955
    @tonyhahn1955 3 роки тому +4

    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.

    • @adultcello
      @adultcello  3 роки тому

      That's a great idea! Thanks so much for your comment, I'm glad you find it helpful!

  • @dr.g6105
    @dr.g6105 2 роки тому

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

  • @ninaw3688
    @ninaw3688 3 роки тому +3

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

    • @adultcello
      @adultcello  3 роки тому

      I'm so glad to hear you find it helpful! The bow hold usually takes a while so don't worry!

  • @belle9l
    @belle9l 2 роки тому +1

    Brilliant! Please tell me you have a video for releasing neck and shoulder tension! 🤕

    • @adultcello
      @adultcello  2 роки тому

      Thanks so much! And yes... :)
      ua-cam.com/video/zwOnfH2qHAE/v-deo.html

  • @monica4200
    @monica4200 3 роки тому +1

    Very helpful - thank you

  • @opusrosae8560
    @opusrosae8560 2 роки тому +1

    Great method !

  • @aspenx1304
    @aspenx1304 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you so so much 💗

  • @maryannepan1
    @maryannepan1 5 місяців тому

    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!

  • @akaymac1
    @akaymac1 2 роки тому +2

    I'm definitely going to try this for sure. I have a related question. I'm a very small adult player and my hands are so small it's almost impossible for me to get my pinky finger to sit over the bow with the other fingers. (For reference, my pinky is just about two inches long.) Therefore, it is usually riding on the top like a violinists would and I think that's causing additional tension on top of the thumb tension I have. My former teacher was somewhat stumped as well. Do you have any ideas for how to train that part of my hand to sit in the right area? I'm not sure if I maybe need to sit farther into the bow perhaps.

    • @adultcello
      @adultcello  2 роки тому

      Thanks so much for your comment! If I had to guess without seeing your current bow hold, my best recommendation would be to allow the other fingers to bend and to bring the 1st row of knuckles closer to the bow stick. This should allow your pinky to get more comfortable on the stick and not feel as if it's straining to stay put. Hope that helps!

    • @akaymac1
      @akaymac1 2 роки тому

      @@adultcello Thanks so much for replying! I'll definitely give that a try!

  • @sarabarbeau3241
    @sarabarbeau3241 3 роки тому +2

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

    • @adultcello
      @adultcello  3 роки тому

      Wonderful! I'm so glad to hear it!

  • @smritirekhabhattacharjee8874
    @smritirekhabhattacharjee8874 5 місяців тому

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

  • @kmiller1136
    @kmiller1136 3 роки тому +1

    Will this exercise help with violin bowing as well?

    • @adultcello
      @adultcello  2 роки тому

      Hi! You know, I'm not sure that this exact exercise would help as much with violin only because violin requires way less arm weight to pull a rich sound, but I do think that with both violin and cello, the more supple and flexible the fingers of the bow hand, the better!

  • @zuzana676
    @zuzana676 3 роки тому +1

    after six months of learning I still have problems with the right holding of my bow :( That first position would be a perfect hold for me :DDD

    • @adultcello
      @adultcello  3 роки тому +2

      Haha I know what you mean! Hope my exercise helps :)

    • @ninaw3688
      @ninaw3688 3 роки тому +2

      Zuzana, I agree with you! So much power and control with that "barbaric" hold 😁

    • @zuzana676
      @zuzana676 3 роки тому

      @@ninaw3688 haha yes! Nina, I see you understand :P

    • @zuzana676
      @zuzana676 3 роки тому +1

      @@adultcello I start trying it today...let´s hope it will help :D