The Windshield Wiper Exercise

Overview

An excellent bowing preparatory exercise to develop forearm rotation and sense the weight of the bow.


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Practice

Practice this 10x per day if you are new to cello playing. Doing this as you’re watching a TV show or chatting on the phone is a good idea– you want to get as familiar with your bow as you possibly can.


Common Pitfalls

Letting your right wrist bend as you perform the movement. Instead, keep a straight line from your elbow to your hand. Do not let your wrist dip or bend!