Bow Hold Part 3

The Rest Position It is important to know what to do with the bow when not playing or when in rest position. Place the frog in between your thumb and first two or three fingers with the underside of the frog facing your hand. Rest to Playing Position Equally important is moving from rest position to a bow hold playing position. It is better if this can be done with only one hand so the violin does not have to be put down all the time when adjusting the bow hold. Keeping the bow pointing down move your hand over the top of the bow and to the front. Hold the bow firmly with your thumb straight on the stick and the metal screw anchored in your hand above your little finger as shown. Use this hold to move the bow so it points upwards and only then shuffle your hand, thumb and fingers into position. Check you are holding the bow correctly. As you watch your hand move the bow remember that the other end of the bow still exists and try not to poke your teacher in the eye with it, or anyone else for that matter.