Applying rosin to a bow is a quick and simple task. Firstly make sure your bow is tightened before you apply the rosin. Hold your rosin firmly in one hand and your bow in the other. Place the hair of ...
Tightening a bow is a very simple task that can be done in seconds. The same process is used to tighten a violin, viola, cello and bass bow. Hold the heel of the bow firmly in your left han
First of all, ask the teacher for which style bass bow you should look for, French style or German style. Choosing a double bass bow should ideally show two features: 1. The bow s
Choosing a bow, no matter for which instrument, should ideally show two features: 1. The bow should produce a good sound. 2. The bow should be 'technically easy', meaning that tec
Choosing a bow, no matter for which instrument, should ideally show two features: 1. The bow should produce a good sound. 2. The bow should be 'technically easy', meaning that tec
Unwind the bow How often do we open a violin or viola case, or we take the cello bow ourt of its cover, and we see that the bow is still tight, it has not been unwound, loosened up. No wonde
Bows, particularly when they come with new instruments in a package deal, can be quite disappointing. Thney can be too flimsy, much too heavy, too light, hard to tighten or difficult to untighten. The...