Violin Bow Placement

Violin 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 violin 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.