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Hi Aysha!

Whether you are classically trained, learn by ear, or watching someone play the song (note by note, bow by bow). Bow direction is important. Would I be overly worried about it, No. ** Do you need to be mindful of it, Yes.** Bow direction helps you move from one musical phase to the next. It also helps define the style of music being played.

Being that you can read sheet music. The lessons on this site provide you with sheet music for the basic form of the song you are working on. If you can print them out. Use what you have learned to help yourself. Write down the bow markings as indicated by the person showing you how to play the song.

All violin/fiddle players spend time figuring out bowings. Whether by marking them down on sheet music or by physically trying different bow directions. It just takes time to learn to play by ear. So be kind to yourself.

Lastly, if you are playing the fiddle by yourself, no one will know if your bow is going in the right/wrong direction. If you are playing in an orchestra or on stage with another fiddle player. Then all bows need be going in the same direction.

Hope this is helpful!

Kind Regards,

Rob Hanson