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The Straight Bow Technique Every Violinist Should Learn

Stefan Joubert2026-08-03T11:20:30+01:00

For many violinists, the left hand often receives the greatest attention. Finger placement, shifting and intonation are frequently the focus of practice, while bow control can sometimes be overlooked. Yet many teachers would argue that the bow has an even greater influence on the sound you produce. Even the most accurately placed notes can sound uneven if the bow does not travel smoothly across the strings. One of the most valuable skills every violinist should develop is a consistent bow path. A bow that moves parallel to the bridge produces a clearer tone, greater consistency and more control over dynamics and [...]

How to choose a violin teacher?

2021-06-09T15:10:38+01:00

The Start Finding the right teacher is probably one of the first challenges that every instrumental student will face. As I briefly discussed in the previous article, it is difficult if not impossible to learn violin on your own as a beginner and achieve a satisfactory level of playing. The challenge is not only in the complex violin posture with two completely different techniques in both hands, but also in performing many other musical activities at the same time, e.g.improving aural skills, sense of rhythm, learning music notation, and also awakening musical sensitivity and searching for your own musical taste. It [...]