How to Bow Comfortably and Fluently with Arthritis or Fibromyalgia Violin Viola TV 205

Discover the 5 violin bow technique secrets of professional violinists: Come on over to to enjoy the discussion with other violinists and violists worldwide. SUBSCRIBE: 300 FREE online violin lessons: Play the violin comfortably with the violin lessons in this YouTube playlist: FOLLOW VIOLIN LOUNGE Instagram: Facebook: Twitter: YouTube channel: Join me at and learn more! In this video I will give some advice to one of our viewers based on the photos he sent me. First a little disclaimer: Im just a humble fiddler and not a doctor.
This is general advice not specific advice for your individual situation.
If your doctor tells you otherwise or if your body tells you otherwise feel free to not follow my advice. Taran writes Hi Zlata! Ive been watching your videos on youtube and have found them very helpful.
I got my violin back in December and have been playing for about 4 weeks now. Do you have any tips or advice on playing comfortably for people with arthritis? Ive heard many people say that your bowing hand should feel relaxed and not feel tight or strained but with the arthritis in my wrist its hard to pinpoint whether the pain is coming from my playing something incorrectly or if its another factor which can even include the weather!. I want to make sure Im not developing any bad habits early and want to catch them before I get too set into my ways.
Thank you in advance for your help! Kindest Regards Taran J Hook Please watch the video to see a couple of shots of Tarans playing.
In this you see that the bow hand looks quite tensed with straight fingers.
Probably correct me if Im wrong he holds the same position and doesnt move his wrist or fingers while bowing. I think you can work a lot on bow hold movement and relaxation the souplesse of your bowing.
This is something every beginners needs to work on.
Certainly adults want to do too much with too much tension and with a fixated hold.
The bowing is stiff.
This can be heard in your sound but can also cause injury. The bow hold that is optimal for your sound and playing technique is a very strange hold.
If you do this in a tensed way your muscles cant do it very long.
Every beginner certainly if you have arthritis or fibromyalgia should work on the movement in the bow hold instead of focussing on keeping a strained hold. In the video I demonstrate the effortless movement of using your wrist and fingers as a spring system.
Violin playing shouldnt cost a lot of effort in a short time.
It should be refined fluent and relaxed.
In the end of the video I show you a jellyfish exercise. What I notice is that Taran pivots the bow with the hair in the direction of the scroll see video.
If you pivot the bow the hair should face the bridge and not the scroll.
Otherwise you will unnecessarily strain your wrist. I hope these tips will help all beginners but specially those who have something like arthritis. I think playing the violin is possible in a lot of cases even if its just 10 minutes in a row. Is this video helpful to you? Please let me know in the comments below! If you like it share it with your friends! Love Zlata PS: Do you have questions or struggles on violin or viola playing? Post a comment below.

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