What Size Violin Bow Do I Need?
There are several considerations that should go into choosing a violin bow: the material the bowstick is made of — brazilwood, carbon fiber, or pernambuco — weight, bow hair, and [...]
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What to Look for When Buying a Violin Bow
To fully unlock your potential as a violinist, you need more than lots of practice and rehearsal time or the right violin — you also require a bow that matches [...]
How to Tell When Your Violin Bow Needs Replacement
A violinist’s bow is as important as the violin itself, as the two must compliment each other to produce a sound that can satisfy the expectations of both performer and [...]
Violin Bow vs. Cello Bow: Are There Really That Many Differences?
The author and Russian cellist Mstislav Rostropovich said, "It is my aim, my destination in life to make the cello as beloved an instrument as the violin and piano." Well, [...]
Perform More! 3 Genius Steps for Booking More Paying Gigs
"A violin should be played with love, or not at all," said the Czech writer and musician Joseph Wechsberg. How about playing the violin with love and for money, Wechsberg? [...]
Here’s Why Your Violin, Viola, or Cello Bow Is Warped (and How to Prevent It)
Some string players say a little bow warp is A-OK. Read a few violin forums, and you'll find that some people believe a "bend to the left [is] good, to [...]
How to Select the Best Student Violin Bow
“When you play a violin piece, you are a storyteller, and you’re telling a story,” violinist and conductor Joshua Bell said. As a new player, you’ve just cracked open your [...]
How Much Does a Violin Bow Cost and How Much Should You Spend?
Violin bow prices vary by type, material, and quality. While you can find violin bows for sale online for as little as $10, you'll undoubtedly get what you pay for. [...]
8 Questions Every New Violinist Has Asked At Least Once
Learning to play the violin is like learning a new language and culture — both exciting and foreign. You’ll hear different words, engage with a new instrument, and discover unknown [...]
How Often Should I Change My Violin Bow Hair?
While the horsehair on your bow is incredibly strong, it doesn't last forever. The hairs become hard and brittle after months and months of playing or as seasons change in [...]
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