Which way do I tilt the bow hair?

1. Why do violinists tilt their bow?
2. Should violin bow be tilted?
3. What angle do you hold a violin bow?

Why do violinists tilt their bow?

You probably see players tilt their bow. They do this to: play softer. play smoother at the frog.

Should violin bow be tilted?

It's true that experienced violinists tilt their bows a bit. ... As a beginner or intermediate player, however, it's better to keep the bow flat on the strings for control and depth of sound. Over time, you'll be able to relax this rule a bit.

What angle do you hold a violin bow?

Hold the bow with your left hand on a 45-degree angle, with the stick of the bow positioned above the hair of the bow. Bend your right-hand thumb and place the thumb tip into the groove of the bow. Placing your thumb too far into the groove promotes tension against the bow.