I'm trying with some difficulty to master this particular skill. There are 2 books at my disposal and both have tips for practice. One is "Basics" the other is Gerle's "The Art of Bowing Practice". Maybe I'm missing something but neither seems to be doing it for me.
For instance the Gerle book says that we should be aiming to make it sound like we have an endless bow. OK...no issue there!
Then he says that when coming to the end of an up bow, the upper arm should start moving down while the forearm is still moving upwards to finish the up bow. What now????
Part of the problem is probably that I generally learn better when I can see the thing demonstrated in front of my eyes. (Making mental note to bring it up in my next lesson).
If anyone has any tips or has found some online demo that has proven useful I'd really appreciate knowing about it
thanks !
Edited to add that I have found one Prof V video which looks like it will be helpful; here's a link in case anyone is interested;
http://www.videojug.com/webvideo/how-to-ac...-on-your-violin