Article / Updated 02-16-2023
Most likely, the very first note you play on the fiddle won’t sound the way you want it to. That’s totally normal, even if you have an intensive musical background. The first day you start moving the bow is one of the hardest (sounding) to get through, but don’t worry, you’ll get better with practice. Check here in Chapter 5, Video Clip 8 to start moving the bow across the fiddle strings and then follow these steps: Set the bow at the contact point and make sure you have a proper hold on the bow.