German Bow Hold

Associate Principal Bass Bobby Scharmann explains the posture and technique for choosing this bow hold for bassists. Appropriate for beginner and intermediate students of all ages. Check out the companion video on the French Bow Hold with Nate Olson!
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[@danmicklos]

Bobby, Great video. I can hear my teacher, Anthony Bianco, teaching me the very same concept. He would put his arm on my shoulder and press down which would cause tension. Then he would just drop his arm on my shoulder with the relax weight of his arm. Same idea that has served me well.

[@Atomic_pavarotti]

Great demonstration

[@iakobs]

great video! My bow jumps when letting it go over the strings, though, and no matter how much I tight or loosen it

[@Johnwilkinsonofficial]

it is interesting how there is analogy between bass and jazz drums where many choose a similar underhand grip, with similar pros and cons seemingly.

[@Atomic_pavarotti]

Loved the simple physics equation… I was like….. oh, duh. How much rosin do you use?