Making a Goritzki Bow Foam
The great German teacher, Johannes Goritzki (1942-2018) taught recording artist Nancy Green how to make this bow foam when she was his student. In this class she demonstrates how to make a Goritzki bow foam and the benefits of using one. This class is for cellists of any level who are interested in learning about this wonderful aid to bowing technique.
Overview
Are you looking for more flexibility in the way you hold your bow? Are you looking for a way to loosen your bow hold? Are you looking for a more comfortable way to hold your bow? Then this free course is for you.
The great German teacher, Johannes Goritzki (1942-2018) taught recording artist Nancy Green how to make this bow foam when she was his student. In this class she demonstrates how to make a Goritzki bow foam and the benefits of using one.
This class is for cellists of any level who are interested in learning about this wonderful aid to bowing technique.
Key Features
- This class consists of two pre-recorded videos.
- There is also a PDF with a list of materials for making the bow foam.
- Course fee: Free
Requirements
- Adult supervision, if the student is too young to use sharp scissors unsupervised.
- Scissors
- A cello bow
- Foam (details provided in the course)
- A way to read class PDFs (a tablet, computer, or printed copies)
- A computer, tablet, or phone with an internet connection capable of viewing videos.
Assessment
none
Contact Information
For more great videos from Nancy Green please subscribe to her YouTube Channel. If you have any questions for Nancy Green, please contact her via her website. You can also follow her on Facebook.
Read the Cello Museum interview with Nancy Green here. If you have any website or Guild questions, comments, or suggestions, please contact the Cello Guild.
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Course Features
- Lectures 2
- Quizzes 0
- Duration Lifetime access
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 6
- Certificate No
- Assessments Yes
