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What causes the shakes?
- fatigued muscles in the arm or hand (from exercise or from having just played loud and fast)
- caffeine or other stimulants in the system.
- flaw in the bow hold or bow arm.
Why does my violin bow shake?
In a nutshell: That unwanted shaking is caused by just three things when they are combined badly: Gravity, tension, and the “balance point” of your bow. ... Then, consider tension: If you have tension in your thumb, or are squeezing your bow somehow, that can cause the shaking to start from your wrist.
Why do I get shaky bow?
When teaching adult beginners, I discovered that if they experience bow shakes often this is caused by tension in the right shoulder. I know that sounds weird, but it helps them tremendously to keep the right shoulder low and relaxed. Especially be aware of your right shoulder when performing.
