William Fitzpatrick - violin expert

Videos for Violinists: No Thumb?

Master the best holding of your bow with this exercise

In this new short video, Prof. Fitzpatrick teaches you an exercise that will help you master your bow grip considerably. And it involves not using the thumb to hold it!

Released on October 5, 2022

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Video Transcription

I used to show students this. See, I can hold my bow with without my index. I can hold my bow without my index and my third finger. I can hold my bow without my thumb. There's my thumb. Not only can I do that, but I can lift my index finger. No thumb, no index. Not only can I do that, but I can lift my third finger. You see, I'm not holding in. Have a look. If you're going to try this, please be sure there's a rug on the floor.
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Kathy * VSM MEMBER * on October 5, 2022 @8:31 am PST
? Are you supposed to bow with no thumb hold?
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