• Bow Stroke Introduction
• Shadow Bowing
• Bow Stroke Basics
• The Bow Stroke Variables
• First Bow Stroke
• Making the First Sound
• Holding the Bow at the Balance Point
• Bow stroke - Violin and Viola
• Bow Stroke - Cello
• Bow Stroke - Bass French Bow
• Bow Stroke - Bass German Bow
• Changing Angle of the Bow Stroke
• Circular Motion in the Bow Stroke
• Bow Stroke as Extension of the Body

First Bow Stroke

Many teachers advocate starting the beginning string student with short bow strokes on a steady rhythm in the middle of the bow. The student can focus on the distance of the bow from the bridge, and can apply a steady pressure and speed. It is also easy to keep the bow moving parallel to the bridge when the bow stroke is short and in the middle of the bow. As the student progresses, the bow stroke can gradually be extended.

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