How To Hold A Violin Bow?

Place the thumb on the bow stick, bent and resting near the frog

Keep the thumb relaxed and slightly curved

Rest the index finger on the bow stick, slightly forward of the thumb

Let the middle finger rest opposite the thumb

Place the ring finger next to the middle finger on the frog area

Let the pinky rest lightly on top of the bow stick near the end of the frog

Keep the fingers curved, not stiff

Hold the bow with a relaxed grip

Keep the wrist flexible

Maintain a straight bow hand line with the arm

Avoid squeezing the bow

Keep the hand balanced and controlled

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