How Do Folk Fiddlers Get Their Bows Moving So Fast?
- Iona Catherine
- Sep 26, 2022
- 2 min read
How do folk fiddlers get their bows moving so fast? If you're a violinist, you probably want to know the answer to this question. And if you're just curious about how it works, well then: here's your answer!
Here's how it's done... Small bows!
Place the tip of your bow on the string. The trick is to move your bow as minimally across the strings as possible, preferably less than a centimetre in each bow direction. This will allow you maximum agility. The upper end of your bow is light and easy to manoeuvre with accuracy, and using minimal movement allows you to change bow direction quickly. Then, rock the bow across the strings as needed and allow your fingers to play the notes of your tunes, and you'll be speeding away in no time.

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