Gadgets and Games for Better Beginner Bowing

Friday, January 24, 2025
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Description
Learning to play with the bow can be intimidating and frustrating for beginning students, but it doesn’t have to be. Discover how common household and classroom materials can be transformed into bow gadgets that will help students strengthen their bow hold and increase their tone. See how technique, posture, bow hold, and strengthening the bow hand can all be disguised in fun bow games. With these gadgets and games students will quickly gain confidence with their bow that will lead them on the path to success.
Speakers
Sadie Awad
Learning Objective 1
Participants will understand how to implement common items to help their students bow hold in unique ways and for any string instrument.
Learning Objective 2
Participants will be able to execute bow hold games in their classroom which can be used at any skill level, not just beginners.
Learning Objective 3
Participants will understand why it is important to continue working on the bow hold even beyond beginner year.
Session Level
Elementary, Middle School/Junior High
Session Type
Lecture