Bowing Part 2

Manukau Youth Orchestra Elementary Violin Technique

You are now ready to play your first note. Draw or pull the bow down across the A string. Try to keep the shape of the cross as best as you can.

Start closer to the frog of the bow and repeat this downward motion. Note how the bow hold changes slightly throughout the entire movement as illustrated by the images on this page. When happy with the result try going the other way.

Do not press down with the bow as this can lead to an unpleasant sound. The sound is drawn from the instrument and the movement of the bow across the strings.

Move back and forth between playing and rest positions regularly, stretching your left arm as it hangs beside you by make a downwards facing fist and turning it clockwise.