Bow advice

[NickA]

13 hours ago, Owen said:

Practice with the bow is never wasted

Plus... I think it makes the bass sound better.  If I dont play my dB for a few weeks it seems to stiffen up... A few hours of bow playing and it starts to sing again.  Maybe I'm imagining it because it doesn't seem very logical..but it works for me 😁

[zbd1960]

Definitely if you get the chance sign-up for a play day somewhere. The UK Amateur Orchestras FB page regularly has adverts from groups organising them - and there is a specific page as well for play days (UK Orchestra Play Days). These are ad-hoc events with no commitment beyond the day. 

[TorturedSaints]

Also look for the Benedetti Foundation Adult Playdays. I’ve just been on one this weekend, playing Mvt 2 and 3 from Tchaikovsky String Serenade and it was great experience.  Professional tutors and a very relaxed, but focused day. 
 

https://www.benedettifoundation.org/adults

Edited 6 hours ago by TorturedSaints
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