My #1 exercise for bow finger flexibility
One of the hardest aspects of learning to play the cello is developing a flexible bow hand with supple yet powerful fingers.
Simply allowing your hand to “go limp” is not the answer. Doing so will create a hand that -while relaxed- is incapable of nuance.
What we need to develop is flexible fingers that eventually have the capacity to work independently of each other during each bow stroke.
In the video above I present a short but detailed description of what I consider to be the number one exercise to promote finger flexibility in your bow hand.
To do this well, you will also need to have/develop a flexible thumb, so this exercise also promotes a more flexible thumb as well. Give it a try!
Learn the essential music theory you actually need to begin playing with confidence—without feeling overwhelmed.
I guarantee that taking these 5 points to heart will be a tremendous boost to your learning curve.
For the vast majority of adults starting out their cello journeys, I recommend renting a cello first.
Do you feel like you don’t have enough time to get your practice in? (Or, that you’re not maximizing the precious time you have?)
