VIOLIN: Beginner’s Toolkit with Amy Glidden

Join BPO musician Amy Glidden as she walks beginning violin students through the basics needed for a strong start.

Find a reference sheet here: https://bpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Glidden-Beginners-Toolkit-2.pdf

0:00 Introduction
1:00 Tightening the Bow
1:41 Applying Bow Rosin
3:27 Handling the Violin
3:54 Putting on the Shoulder Rest
7:11 Cleaning and Putting Away the Violin
7:52 Sitting Posture
9:16 Standing Posture
10:26 Correct Bow Hold
11:11 Practice the Bow Hold
12:08 Placing the Bow on the String