ViolA Bow Placement

ViolA Bow Placement Tips

• Good tone quality is achieved through proper bow placement, bow speed, and bow pressure.

• Slightly tilt the wood of the violin bow towards the fingerboard.

• Place the bow on the string at the middle point between the bridge and the fingerboard.

• Draw the viola bow in a straight line so the bow remains parallel to the bridge.

• Loud sounds can be achieved with heavy bow pressure and by drawing the bow close to the bridge.

• Soft sounds can be achieved with light bow pressure and by drawing the bow close to the fingerboard.

• Keep the level of the arm and bow constant while playing on different strings.