Like most songs from Suzuki book 1, I start slow and increase the speed. For “Song Of The Wind”, I decided to go up to 92 bpm – similar to the example on the CD.
This video confirms the issues I really need to work on:
1. Relaxing the bow grip
2. Play with a straight bow
Since recording this and the Lightly Row video, I’ve been implementing useful bow drills that I got from different sources.
Heather Broadbent’s videos on bow grip and drills are very helpful:
4 TIPS FOR YOUR BEST VIOLIN BOW HOLD EVER!
How to Play with Straight Bows on the Violin
Here’s my take on Song Of The Wind. Whether or not I play it well, I always have fun.
