Loose bow hand on the cello
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- čas přidán 28. 08. 2024
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This video describes how to have a loose bow hold on the cello. It includes exercises for loose finger motion.
For more information see www.CelloProfessor.com
What a great lesson! I’m your typical “steak knife grip” beginner, and I’ve observed better cellists’ loose grips, but was never able to do it. I believe you’ve given me the information and exercise I need to move to a better, more loose grip and better sound. Thank you very much.
I am a beginner cellist and your videos are a big help. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!!
Glad they are helpful!
for years my teacher has been trying to promote this in my bowing technique but I haven't managed it yet!
He never put it like you did though so I'm going to work on it!
Maybe I'll finally be proud of the sound quality of my Cello playing!
As a bassist, I'm always working on maintaining this loose, springy, bow hold like the professor shows. The exercise beginning at 3:10 is BRILLIANT! Thanks for sharing!
i have had enormous trouble with my bow arm. Thanks.
thanks - exactly what i have needed to practise for years! hope the days of hand cramps on stage will be a thing of the past...
thanks - this is exactly what i've needed to work on for years. if only one day i could play on stage without fear of hand cramps....
Wonderful !
In my studio, students learn the bow hold very quickly using the CelloPhant[tm] bow accessory. The accessory keeps the hand relaxed and fingers in place while we learn more music.
Thanks!
Very well explained. Thank you.
Thanks for the compliment. I'll be posting a bunch more!
first time someone explains that 🙏. It was such a big ahaaa 😅. Thank you sooo much 🌟
I just discovered your videos and am already in your debt. Thanks so much and God bless.
Glad they are of help, Cliff! One day I will update all my old video. When I posted this in 2008 CZcams quality wasn't what it is today!
It certainly serves its purpose as is - but I understand what you’re saying.
I see you have offer an adult cello camp in Michigan - I’m quite interested.
Yes, glad you're interested! It's actually a string camp with violins and violas too. If you email me, celloprof@yahoo.com, I can get you on the mailing list for when the registration opens.
That was a very clear explanation! Thank you so much! that was very helpful.
You are correct; is is slurring. You can create articulation in the fingers when slurring.
Yes, that's pretty much it. When you change bow directions you often need it to be smooth without an accent. This can be when you are slurring or doing separate bows.
@GuitarCelloman At 3:57 Actually, I am not demonstrating what happens at the bow change. What I am demonstrating is what happens during the down bow immediately after the bow change. Yes, the thumb releases the upward pressure right at the moment of the bow change. What you are describing as a horrible pain "between my pointer finger and my thumb" could be the muscle for your pointer finger (this is often confused).
That helps soooooo much. Thank you!
Excelente! ! Muchas gracias! !!
Excellent video. Thank you!
Hi, im 16 and I am principle cellist at my high school. A few years ago I got into a car accident, that seperated my right shoulder. I didnt need any surgery because the doctor said i would have a higher chance of injuring it more. Now, its healed, but when I play longer songs like concertos, my shoulders get very tense, and it is very hard for me to relax, and . Ive tried some techniques, any recommendations on how to help me loosen up?
I had a similar problem.. did you managed to find a solution
I don't agree with the "hook" for the index finger. In my experience, the middle finger is the one that pulls the bow and the index finger just goes together with it.
Sure. There are so many ways to approach the subject. This video was made forever ago...well, 12 years ago. This video is slated for an update on my website. I still approach it in almost the exact same way but now I like to feel all the fingers pulling. And I like to feel all the fingers "pulling" on the up bow too. Up bows are "pulls" just like down bows. Anyway, thanks for the comment.
This video is very nice and demonstrative. But unfortunately, like other youtube videos on the topic, it misses to explain how the gravity torque on the bow is to be counteracted. In the case of the violin, which is held nearly horizontally, the strings themselves support the bow. Not so in the case of the vertically held cello. As long as my left hand supports the bow in the middle, as in your demonstration, I also have a wonderfully relaxed bow grip. But in the playing situation I have to prevent the tip of the bow to go down, which causes a lot of tension ... Could you please comment on this?
+Johannes Engels I counteract gravity primarily with my index finger. Also, the more weight or pressure (whichever terminology you use) into the string the more gravity is counteracted. In other words, for me it is more of an issue during soft playing.
Johannes Enge
Tank
When I practice my bow transitions on scales and music etc., my fingers pivot well and the transition is rather smooth, but my wrist always feels tense and never looks as graceful.
I have abnormally short thumbs, is this going to effect my bow hand?
New to cello. Thanks so much for the video it helped me so much. What is the concerto you reference at about 1:30?
Saint-Saens Cello Concerto in A minor Movement 1
1:22 - 1:34 wow ¡¡¡¡¡ idol
@bowholdbuddies ppl should not have anysort of appliance on the bow like a crutch. Stop promoting what can be a bad habit.