More German and French bow differences with François Rabbath

Here’s another great clip from a master class in Berlin with François Rabbath featuring him discussing advantages and disadvantages of German and French bows. François mentions that German bow works for people with long arms but not with short arms, among other things.

link on YouTube

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xxxx on December 17, 2008 at 6:59 am

Rabbath is Idiot.
Badila had short hand and still played German bow.
Mr. Rabbath, dont speak to much just play.

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