Class Overview
Do you play a bowed stringed instrument? Get better sound quality by taking this class! Explore techniques to get proper sound production on your bowed stringed instruments -- primarily violin, viola, cello and bass. Learn about the concepts involved and how the mechanics of your instrument function. Use this information and experience to improve your technique and get beautiful sound quality. Focus on how to balance your hands, fingers, and arm weight in order to achieve a pain-free, fluid, and intuitive approach. Avoid the common frustrations and pitfalls that beginning to intermediate string players often encounter. Discover how you can take full advantage of the natural mechanics of your instrument to gain ease while creating excellent sound from your instrument.
Supplies Needed
Ownership of a bow and stringed instrument is recommended, but not necessary. Passive observation is also welcome.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to have:
- Proper bow alignment
- A more clean, round, and vibrant tone
- Ease in creating a larger dynamic range
- More fluid bow changes and weight distribution
- A more acute understanding of your bowed stringed instrument and how it functions
- Expanded palette of sonic color and realization of how to achieve it on demand
- A more integrated, intuitive approach to your playing
Who Should Take This Class?
- Some knowledge of bowed stringed instruments is advisable but not necessary. Class is open to passive observers. There will be hands on playing in a back and forth group lesson style environment
- Hobbyist musicians
- Beginning to intermediate string players
- Community orchestra members
- Public school orchestra and band directors
- Young players