Bow Wrist

Thinking about occasionally moving just the wrist in the bow stroke rather than the whole arm. The wrist is always supported by the entire right arm but it can be especially helpful in advanced bow techniques and can reduce the energy required.

Popper Cello Étude No. 33

Bow Distribution, Bow Legato, Bow Wrist, Left Hand Balance, Shifting, String Crossing, Thumb Position / Cello Power

Teaching Notes for Popper Cello Étude No. 33 This étude has its challenges. It takes stamina and focuses heavily on the thumb. In this video, we break down lots of ways to approach the aspects that seem initially challenging. We also have a lot of good tidbits in this video that apply to other aspects […]

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