As a band and piano instructor, I dusted off my mom's old violin and started to learn through quarantine and came across your channel - so glad to see a new post today! Thank you for all of the work you put into teaching & looking forward to learning more from you in the future!
These little necessary details are the key to improve playing. I've always wanted to put comment on all of your videos to thank you. So thank you for being an excellent teacher.
You look like a little baroque painting of an angel and you are a wealth of knowledge. As an adult beginner with no teacher, I make all of those mistakes.
Coming from a Bluegrass/Jazz Violin perspective, most of the problem comes in over tightening the screw. This is the "Volume Control" and the more volume the less control you have. Tim Kliphuis recommends tightening to where the hair is the same distance from the bow as the thickness of the Bow. He must have gotten this from Stephane Grappelli, And I have to agree. I was able to observe very closely a young Mark O'Connor (age 14) and at this time he played with a lot of the wood of the Bow on the String. It really was absolutely the most beautiful round rich sound you had ever heard. You loosen the tension for an Adagio (Waltz) and Tighten for an Allegro (Breakdown). "Where" you are bowing is like where a Surfer is on the face of a Wave. Just like the Wind, You can't move the wave by blowing at the bottom or the Top, you have to find the Belly of the Wave, And depending on the pitch, you have to move the bow closer to the bridge as you go higher and back to the finger board as you go lower in Pitch. It's not ever a Straight Line. That is a Horrendous mistake that Pedagogues make, and has nothing to do with the Physics of Violin Playing. The rest is Nerves, caffeine and Cigarettes. I end each practice with Long Bows, but not just any, I play a tune, like "there's a Lull in my Life" and really try to emote. Vibrato, Swell, the whole nine yards. Cheers, I dig your point of view.
Ooh my goodness you're came back..when I'm starting learning how to play violin 5 years ago I'm always watching you vidio ..thank you so much my wonderful teacher ❤♥happy to see you again
I love my violin teacher. He is not only my teacher, but he has also become a friend as well. But he never has told me about the "tilted bow" to prevent bounce. I have been SO frustrated by the bouncing and have even asked him about it. He did instruct me on the consistent pressure and gaining better control of the bow, as well as staying clear of the fingerboard. But never on the tilt aspect. Possibly because he is a fiddler at heart? I don't know. But I took your advice and noticed the difference immediately! I always just assumed more hair on the strings meant better sound. Thank you thank you thank you!
Your in depth explaining is much appreciated. I am an older beginner experiencing pinky pain and soreness from tension in my bowing shoulder at the base of my neck. My bow does not feel relaxed but my technique is better thanks to your videos. This lesson will give me much to work with in relaxing my bow hold. I think a lot of us hold past tensions in our body which doesn't help but good to have awareness of.
This was the most comprehensive and eloquent explanation I could find on this topic! :D I find it much easier to grasp issues related to technique if they are explained with a bit of physics. Thank you so much Ms Blackerby for sharing your experience while not being overwhelming to us adult beginners! Subscribed!
So nice to have you back! And at the right time, as I was just explaining this to a student of mine 😊 if I may suggest another possible reason, it also could be the violin is too low, especially when the arm is tired, so combine with the tight fingers, landing of the bow, it could also cause the bouncing, because the bow will tend to slide towards finger board. Your video is great and helpful as always, I'm not judging or whatever, just sharing. Again, welcome back.
One other thing that I've discovered is not tightening the bow hair enough. If it's too loose the bow tends to wobble more, especially in the middle of a long stroke. Thanks for the video, super interesting!
Well glad to know the culprit for me is the constant 90 degree bend in my thumb. Almost every bow holding tutorial I've watched only mentions to keep it at 90 when playing. Got really long skinny fingers and felt like I had to crunch my thumb and fingers so that they're not completely blanketing the bow.
@@deadmanswife3625 There could be an optimum bow tension for reducing bounces. I raised my tension toward the optimum, and you lowered your tension toward the optimum. 🙂
I feel like iam going back and forth between everything. 10 months ago, when i started to learn to play the violine i struggled to play only one string, now i practice to play double stops. When my bow was bouncing i worked hard to get rid of it. Now i am learning spiccato and it should bounce. When finally my finger start to get flexible voluntarily it all comes down and my bow bounves again, ( i guess this is the speed thing you mentioned). Oh dear, you unlearn sth just to learn it later so it happens on purpose. Yet i find it quite amusing from time to time. Maybe it was good that i learned recorder and accordeon as kid and not violine. My tolerance of frustration wasnt really great back then😂
Just the fact that you are doing all this in 10 months is impressive. I agree how funny it is that bounces are the enemy in one context, and the ideal articulation in another context. I will post another "Ask Me Anything video" in 3 weeks or so, so if you want to ask questions, it will be a great opportunity to clear up some spiccato frustrations.
That bow thumb is a problem for me! I will practice saying "dead thumb" too, and see if it works. I had to have a cortisone injection for trigger thumb a few months ago.
Can someone answer this neophyte question? As a beginner, what would be considered the "home row" (as in typing) position for violin? Is it the first position which includes the F on the first string or the first position which includes the F#? Where does a "violin method" book get a new student to start? thx. J.
Good question, John. Generally, "home" is with the 1st finger on F# since the majority of the pieces for beginning violin are in keys with F#. Ultimately, the hand needs to be free so that playing F# or F natural are equally comfortable and accessible.
@@violinlab Thank you so very much! I've played with the violin for the last couple of weeks now I will try to be methodical and learn it correctly. I will focus on key of G for time being. This lesson on Bow "bounce" is already helpful. Again, much thanks! John
Thank you so much! I have been struggling with forming bad habits after taking the violin more seriously after 4 years of playing minimally. I was struggling with a fast 16th note passage and I realized my bow was bouncing a little bit during string crossings which was causing me to slow down. I used your tips and it feels so much more seamless now. I really need to brush up on the basics again with your videos!
As a band and piano instructor, I dusted off my mom's old violin and started to learn through quarantine and came across your channel - so glad to see a new post today! Thank you for all of the work you put into teaching & looking forward to learning more from you in the future!
For a long time, this is the first time someone tell me the reason why bow bounce happens! Thank you so much!
These little necessary details are the key to improve playing. I've always wanted to put comment on all of your videos to thank you. So thank you for being an excellent teacher.
You look like a little baroque painting of an angel and you are a wealth of knowledge. As an adult beginner with no teacher, I make all of those mistakes.
Coming from a Bluegrass/Jazz Violin perspective, most of the problem comes in over tightening the screw. This is the "Volume Control" and the more volume the less control you have. Tim Kliphuis recommends tightening to where the hair is the same distance from the bow as the thickness of the Bow. He must have gotten this from Stephane Grappelli, And I have to agree. I was able to observe very closely a young Mark O'Connor (age 14) and at this time he played with a lot of the wood of the Bow on the String. It really was absolutely the most beautiful round rich sound you had ever heard. You loosen the tension for an Adagio (Waltz) and Tighten for an Allegro (Breakdown).
"Where" you are bowing is like where a Surfer is on the face of a Wave. Just like the Wind, You can't move the wave by blowing at the bottom or the Top, you have to find the Belly of the Wave, And depending on the pitch, you have to move the bow closer to the bridge as you go higher and back to the finger board as you go lower in Pitch. It's not ever a Straight Line. That is a Horrendous mistake that Pedagogues make, and has nothing to do with the Physics of Violin Playing. The rest is Nerves, caffeine and Cigarettes. I end each practice with Long Bows, but not just any, I play a tune, like "there's a Lull in my Life" and really try to emote. Vibrato, Swell, the whole nine yards.
Cheers, I dig your point of view.
Your thanking me for watching till the end, I plan on watching this little gem several times, thank you 🎻
It's what I really need to be fixed. And now I can feel that I finally found a way to improve.
Ooh my goodness you're came back..when I'm starting learning how to play violin 5 years ago I'm always watching you vidio ..thank you so much my wonderful teacher ❤♥happy to see you again
I love my violin teacher. He is not only my teacher, but he has also become a friend as well. But he never has told me about the "tilted bow" to prevent bounce. I have been SO frustrated by the bouncing and have even asked him about it. He did instruct me on the consistent pressure and gaining better control of the bow, as well as staying clear of the fingerboard. But never on the tilt aspect. Possibly because he is a fiddler at heart? I don't know. But I took your advice and noticed the difference immediately! I always just assumed more hair on the strings meant better sound. Thank you thank you thank you!
Glad you explain the design and the physics of the bow materials.
We missed you so much
I am very happy about your return. Thank you for the tutorial.
Your in depth explaining is much appreciated. I am an older beginner experiencing pinky pain and soreness from tension in my bowing shoulder at the base of my neck. My bow does not feel relaxed but my technique is better thanks to your videos. This lesson will give me much to work with in relaxing my bow hold. I think a lot of us hold past tensions in our body which doesn't help but good to have awareness of.
Glad it was helpful!
Very informative video. I’ve missed your insightful videos.
This was the most comprehensive and eloquent explanation I could find on this topic! :D I find it much easier to grasp issues related to technique if they are explained with a bit of physics. Thank you so much Ms Blackerby for sharing your experience while not being overwhelming to us adult beginners!
Subscribed!
Thank you so much. Your kind words mean a lot to me.
you are one of the best teachers out there thank you so much.
Thank you, thank you. Old guy taking lessons. Afraid my teacher will give up on me. You are terrific.
Your channel and teaching and playing is just so excellent. Thanks for being here.
God always bless you Madam.You have disclosed the great secrets of healthy and smooth bowing. Love you
Thank you for your wonderful contents. I just discovered your channel and I never regretted checking it out. Hope to see more uploads from you!
Nice to see you again ! Your tutorials are very excellent !
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So nice to have you back! And at the right time, as I was just explaining this to a student of mine 😊 if I may suggest another possible reason, it also could be the violin is too low, especially when the arm is tired, so combine with the tight fingers, landing of the bow, it could also cause the bouncing, because the bow will tend to slide towards finger board. Your video is great and helpful as always, I'm not judging or whatever, just sharing. Again, welcome back.
Wonderful video and tips! Also, your violin is absolutely gorgeous ❤
Thank you for the video. It is great to see you here again!
One other thing that I've discovered is not tightening the bow hair enough. If it's too loose the bow tends to wobble more, especially in the middle of a long stroke. Thanks for the video, super interesting!
thank you so much , i've been suffering from this for years. i'll try to apply your suggestions
Super teaching lovely
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Thank you for the excellent pointers.
I'm so glad you thought so.
Well glad to know the culprit for me is the constant 90 degree bend in my thumb. Almost every bow holding tutorial I've watched only mentions to keep it at 90 when playing. Got really long skinny fingers and felt like I had to crunch my thumb and fingers so that they're not completely blanketing the bow.
Thank you so much, I love your videos! Please, could you post more often? You are an amazing teacher!!
Remember there's a wealth of videos going back for a long while to catch up on
I think you dont hav that much idea that how much u r inspiring others... I have 3 things to tell u thank u , thank u and thank u
Thanks you so much.
Thank you for this patience..Miss.
Thanks! I have a lot of trouble with the bow bouncing and I could joke and say I was doing vibrato with the bow. Now maybe I can quit it.
thanks! very well explained 🎉
Very informative. Thank you very much.
Never realized I had this problem, thank you for helping me with that :D
Thank you for this video so much. At last I can reproduce my bounces that come when I am nervous and can practice stopping them ;o)
Great video.
FINALLY, somebody explain this !!!
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What violin is that? It sounds beautiful!
Thank you so much for this!
Thank you!
Thank u madam
By tightening my bow more, I was able to reduce unwanted bounces. Beth, do you have a video on how much to tighten the bow?
Star dreamer I'm thinking it's the other way around for me now I'm confused
@@deadmanswife3625 There could be an optimum bow tension for reducing bounces. I raised my tension toward the optimum, and you lowered your tension toward the optimum. 🙂
Very nice
I feel like iam going back and forth between everything. 10 months ago, when i started to learn to play the violine i struggled to play only one string, now i practice to play double stops. When my bow was bouncing i worked hard to get rid of it. Now i am learning spiccato and it should bounce. When finally my finger start to get flexible voluntarily it all comes down and my bow bounves again, ( i guess this is the speed thing you mentioned). Oh dear, you unlearn sth just to learn it later so it happens on purpose. Yet i find it quite amusing from time to time. Maybe it was good that i learned recorder and accordeon as kid and not violine. My tolerance of frustration wasnt really great back then😂
Just the fact that you are doing all this in 10 months is impressive. I agree how funny it is that bounces are the enemy in one context, and the ideal articulation in another context. I will post another "Ask Me Anything video" in 3 weeks or so, so if you want to ask questions, it will be a great opportunity to clear up some spiccato frustrations.
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Perfect. This lesson is exactly what I needed. 🙏
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Hey, could you make a video on hope to play Stacato? I’m having a lot of trouble with it. 🙏🏼
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That bow thumb is a problem for me! I will practice saying "dead thumb" too, and see if it works. I had to have a cortisone injection for trigger thumb a few months ago.
Let me know if it helps!
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Hi.Could you recommend me a book in between,or easier than Susuki 4?
By using a hopping baby robin ?
It's hopping twice so I don't know what now need to work it out
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Very nice instructions. Btw. Where can I buy a similar chinrest in your video.
wavechinrest.com ask for the Violin Lab chinrest. it was custom fitted :)
@@violinlab thanks actually the Wave 1 is very good.
Can someone answer this neophyte question? As a beginner, what would be considered the "home row" (as in typing) position for violin? Is it the first position which includes the F on the first string or the first position which includes the F#?
Where does a "violin method" book get a new student to start? thx. J.
Good question, John. Generally, "home" is with the 1st finger on F# since the majority of the pieces for beginning violin are in keys with F#. Ultimately, the hand needs to be free so that playing F# or F natural are equally comfortable and accessible.
@@violinlab Thank you so very much! I've played with the violin for the last couple of weeks now I will try to be methodical and learn it correctly. I will focus on key of G for time being.
This lesson on Bow "bounce" is already helpful. Again, much thanks! John
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Thank you so much! I have been struggling with forming bad habits after taking the violin more seriously after 4 years of playing minimally. I was struggling with a fast 16th note passage and I realized my bow was bouncing a little bit during string crossings which was causing me to slow down. I used your tips and it feels so much more seamless now. I really need to brush up on the basics again with your videos!