Holding the Violin

Resting Position

Playing Position

Thumb should rest on the side of the neck Touch the strings by the tips of your fingers Leave a small opening in hand This should feel natural

Left Hand Technique

Turn the screw behind the frog to tighten the bow

Proper Bow Hold

Relax place thumb inside the frog bend thumb

pinky points to the end of the bowPointer finger is used to guide the

bow

Bowing

Place bow between the bridge and where the fingerboard endsBow parallel to the bridge

Draw out through wrist

The End