Bow Battles

April 19, 2007 at 12:15 AM

I wanted a stand-by bow and the composite Glasser Arcolla CFVN 4/4 was suggested to me as being lighter than my 1991 wooden bow of good quality; so I have used it now for several days. It is lighter and at 70, that is something that makes a difference.

It is also a touch more comfortable in the handle. As a beginner I am fighting the handle anyway. I had 45 days to return it if I didn't like it, which is why I went ahead and tried it.

This bow has a regular retail of $330 and I got it for a little less than half on sale. Not bad.

I am using the CD, DVD and Music Book from Mel Bay. I like their bow grip a lot better than what my teacher was telling me. I just could never get her method down as I was to only put one finger on the frog and leave the last two in the air. Mel Bay - two fingers on the frog with the first knuckle of the index finger out front and the curved pinkie in the rear works for me.

From William Yap
Posted on April 19, 2007 at 9:50 AM

Bow battle, battles on.

After 10 years, I am still adjusting and experimenting my bow hold. Maybe I'm just not that smart.

At least what I've learned so far is not to be too fixed with the hold, wrist must be loose and flexible, thumb must be bent but loose, don't lift the pinky unnecessarily, bow should just rest on the string without pressure from the hand, like gliding on the strings... Most important rule of all, it must feel comfortable!

Well, what do I know. I'm still figuring things out.

Best of luck and happy learning!

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