Benefits of a straight bow arm
National Symphony Principal Bass Robert Oppelt recently put out an analysis of bow arm angles on his excellent website, which can be found at robertoppelt.com.
Robert advocates keeping a fairly straight bow arm when playing the bass, both for French and German bow. He provides great examples of how a straight arm can more efficiently transmit weight and power, and he includes many photos featuring both the French and German bow holds.
If you haven’t visited Robert’s site before, I highly recommend checking it out. He’s got great articles, interviews with other bassists, and stories about his experiences in then music world. Check it out!
Link: robertoppelt.com/page14
01 October 2008, 8:49 am
as opposed to a gay bow arm?
01 October 2008, 3:24 pm
So, now if some one get pain from playing we know why!!
01 October 2008, 3:26 pm
Playing with POWER???
01 October 2008, 3:35 pm
I would like to know how Guy Tuneh holds the Bow?
and his opinion about this kind of bow technic.
Thanks J.
01 October 2008, 3:48 pm
Jimiya,
Maestro GUY TUNEH is playing the German Bow and he has his won way of holding the bow. after his last concert in Prag (in the
Parlament) i had the chance to speak with him face to face about his Amazing Way of playing the only thing that i could understand is that the Person is an outstanding walking talent.
his playing is more about to use the budy with as much as possible nature motions.
but still i didnet understand everything.
hope thatr next time i’ll get more…
01 October 2008, 3:56 pm
Jimiya and Loisa:
GUY TUNEH is playing the German and the French bow! (saw him in concert of an Old music with BAROCK Bow in Monaco)
Why he playes German bow in his Solo concerts?
Ask him!
Great Post Jason, very intresting, i will try it!
02 October 2008, 6:15 am
I like this. Thanks. By the way, I came by to share good luck with you.
02 October 2008, 8:47 am
Mr. “py”
R U Guy Tuneh?
05 October 2008, 10:36 am
Please post more from Guy Tuneh, about his great technic
thank you.
09 September 2009, 11:40 am
Hi! I was surfing and found your blog post… nice! I love your blog.
Cheers! Sandra. R.