Violin Grade 6: Technique

What you'll learn

1. 1

   Imagine you're holding your violin bow like a pencil – relaxed but ready. 🎻

2. 2

   Where should you place the bow on the string for a good sound?

3. 3

   Try playing a long, slow bow stroke on the D string – feel the weight of your arm.

4. 4

   Let's practice a smooth bow change from down-bow to up-bow.

5. 5

   Now try a fast spiccato bounce – let the bow bounce lightly off the string.

6. 6

   What does 'spiccato' mean?

7. 7

   Which note should you play to practise a smooth bow change?