Thanks for this - when I was lucky enough to pick up a salvaged bass as a birthday present, a conductor of my acquaintance was most keen that I should get a *German* bow, and I know very little about how to use it. (But when you're lucky enough to know socially a guy who conducts well enough to record on Naxos, it's as well to listen, I thought.)
Thanks for this - when I was lucky enough to pick up a salvaged bass as a birthday present, a conductor of my acquaintance was most keen that I should get a *German* bow, and I know very little about how to use it. (But when you're lucky enough to know socially a guy who conducts well enough to record on Naxos, it's as well to listen, I thought.)
I have a question. Are there any reasons other than tradition to pick one of the bow grips over the other?
When I started my instructor had me try both and the French one was just awkward so I guess preference too
I suggest learning how to use both. I use french for more control and german for more powerful sound
Several bass players I know switched to the german bow, because playing with a French bow had a bad impact on their thumb over time
where do i put my third finger
third just goes along for the ride, floating in mid air in the u of the frog.