How tight should a viola bow be?

A good rule of thumb that I use is a pencil width. If you tighten your bow a bit and can just fit a pencil in between the bow hair and the stick in the middle of the bow, that is enough tension. You can also use your pinky, but in this case, only the tip of your pinky will fit.

Do you use a bow to play the viola?

A viola is a stringed instrument that has a larger size and lower sound than a violin. Once the viola is tuned, maintain good posture to play the instrument with your bow. As you learn notes and scales, start practicing other playing techniques.

How can I get a good grip on my violin bow?

Having a good bow grip is a necessary step toward becoming a better violinist. If you’re still struggling, try some free violin classes at TakeLessons Live, or work with a private violin teacher until you get it right.

What do you need to know about proper bow grip?

This is the second part of a two-part series on proper bow grip and form, written by goHUNT’s resident bowhunter, Brady Miller. Proper form is a bottom to top endeavor; you need all aspects to work together if you intend on releasing a perfect arrow, shot after shot.

What’s the proper way to hold a bow?

This is the basic shape of the bow grip. Practice making this hand formation until it becomes second nature. When learning to properly place your right hand, hold the bow stick with your left hand. Be careful to not touch the bow hair with your fingers. First, place your thumb on the underside of the bow stick, next to where the frog ends.

What makes a good shot on an archery bow?

All good archery shots start with proper hand position on the bow. OK. Maybe they start with having the proper stance. But right behind that is proper hand position. We work diligently to correct improper hand position in the Lancaster Archery Supply Pro Shop all the time.