All things german bow with David Allen Moore
In this video, we are back with the master bassist and educator, David Allen Moore, after 6 years! We spent some time filming with David last month to revisit his hugely popular course, German Bow Technique. This interview covers some FAQs for beginner bassists looking to pick up German bow. We discuss the differences between French and German bow, the specifics of a German bow hold including the role of the thumb and the elbow, bow engagement with the string and bow hair tension. This is a must-watch for anyone looking into German bow technique.
Timecodes:
00:00 Introduction
01:20 David’s introduction to German bow
02:30 French vs German bow
04:35 How to relax thumb in French bow
06:45 German bow hold
09:20 Thumb in German bow hold
11:22 Elbow in German bow hold
12:03 Centre of gravity
13:45 Bow engagement with the string
15:27 How tight should the bow be?
17:37 Solo performance
David Allen Moore Links:
German Bow Technique updated with 20 new lessons
On Monday 24th June 2024, David Allen Moore’s German Bow Technique course was updated with 20 brand new lessons that are free of charge to those already enrolled.
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