Craig Judelman teaches oldtime bow holds

There's lots of confusion about how to hold the bow in oldtime fiddle. In this video Craig Judelman breaks down a variety of different bow holds and discusses their various merits. There's no one right way, but lots of options. See what works for you.

[@deltafour1212]

PLEASE, don't ever take this video down! This opened a whole new world for me! SUBSCRIBED!

[@christinewilliams9914]

This approach to the bow hold makes so much sense to me.

[@Atrusino]

Thanks! As a new fiddle player, I'm still experimenting a lot with various techniques. This gave me a chance to really hear the difference!

[@davepope3533]

thank you so much. This is such a fundamental aspect , you have dealt with it superbly,

[@GwirCeth]

Thanks Craig, that was helpful mate.

[@Tunesfromthewood]

Awesome, helpful video. Thanks!

[@503matelo]

Very helpful!!

[@edwardrosado3114]

I have no idea of what he is saying...hard to understand ...maybe it's me!!!

[@nozecone]

Man, this guy has long fingers - if you have short fingers, you may need to adjust his advice accordingly ... !