Increasingly I'm finding it interesting and helpful to practice studies without a bow.
The process of hammering the fingers down hard enough so the sound resonants slightly is great for improving confidence and clarity in the left hand. Especially when it comes to shifting positions.
Doing basic yoga exercises with the right arm (eg raise it up over you head) without holding a bow whilst hammering the notes withthe left hand really helps relax the upper back.
Working with just the left hands makes it easier to focus LH type issues that I normally would not be aware of... so much attention goes to the bow!
This idea is in contradiction to the theory of playing with light fingers, but I feel as though this sort of exercise will inevitably help with that.
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