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We cellists often need to be able to make a big, rich tone just to be heard. There are many methods to do this! As Robert deMaine, Principal Cellist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic explains, using a flat bow hair is one of the best (and most straightforward) ways of getting more “for free!”
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[@the0therethan]

posting this is certainly one way to start the debate of flat hair vs parallel to floor

[@gregoryf4186]

I play bass but I’m pretty sure this could translate over, personally I’d want the weight of my arm to be directed into the bridge, not the instrument, having the hair towards the bridge allows for more weight to be directed to the bridge.

[@silentbird2705]

Interesting take, but playing with flat hair doesn’t guarantee a straight bow in my experience. There are other factors at play.

[@Globeguy1]

Flat bow certainly helps with tracking straight. Playing Bach Suite 3 Prelude string crossings with flat bow is much easier than bow hair facing the bridge.

[@robcat2075]

I think this is a personal perspective rather than a reliable rule. I'm doubtful a class of beginner cellists will track straighter either way.

[@paoladeafcellist]

Thank you for share this with the video .

[@GothicOctopus]

Other techniques are used to play more.. progressive songs.
But a flat bow does sound lovely.
Thank you for teaching me!

[@picreature]

First!!🎶