Nothing strikes fear in the heart of a string player like a shaking bow arm. Of course, worrying about shaking is a surefire way to experience the shakes. So what can you do to keep your mind from going to the bad place?

Why Worrying about Shaky Bow Just Makes Things Worse (and What You Could Focus on Instead)

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