4 Simple Steps To Buying A Violin Bow

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In this video I give you 4 tips on how to go about buying a violin bow.
I do explain why I cannot give you specific brand names of bows as there are just too many factors involved - mainly weight, which will greatly differ from person to person...

I also wanted to add, that the chamber curve of the bow, can be a little higher than the centre (towards the tip).

Are you looking to start learning the violin, but don't know where to begin:

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Nice tips! Especially about curve and balance. It helped me a lot to understand some struggles of mine and it will be my reference when I actually begin to play enough to realize the need of a better bow. Thank you, Ms. Sparrow!

catarinadelunds

Such a useful video! I am a cellist but almost all of these tips go for cello bows as well. Thanks for making the video

Brandon_

Thanks for the updated version version of this, as well as everything you've done here over the years :3

GabumonGames

Perfect! I was looking for a bow but had no idea how to get one

valentinaguterressimionato

Hello Alison – 12:50 That bow you described is one similar to the one that came with my $39 (US) violin set I purchased on Amazon in October of 2017. Along with the violin and bow, it came with the case, an extra set of standard issue steel strings, chromatic digital tuner, and a small cake of rosin. I play that cheap violin on average of twice a week for at least two hours at a time. The violin astonishingly stays in tune, and I have had absolutely no problem with the bow. The balance and weight and the feel of the bow works for me. I guess one person’s “piece of trash” is another person’s workable bow. 😉 However, in all fairness to you, you did give a disclaimer when you said, “But at the end of the day, the decision is yours. And folks this is exactly why I can’t tell you which bow to choose.” BTW: When I’m not playing that cheap violin…it does double duty as a decorative wall hanger. 😊 ♫ 🎻

christophertsiliacos

I'm buying my daughter her first bow (she's using my fist violin) and when I was a student and it was time for me to make the decision on my full size violin / bow my teacher had me choose blind. She played each violin and bow in different combinations until I picked my favorite of each them, then I played them. She wanted me to pick my set based in sound and feel rather than look or lable. And it was a very special experience and I have a special 💓 love for my violin and bow! Thanks for the video it has great information 👍

chellelee

Very helpful indeed! Packs all the necessary information in the best possible way. Gonna re-watch this tomorrow just before I buy a new bow.

i_e_she

Thank you so much, I'm looking for a new bow and this video is absolutely helpful <3

diepchanhhung

This video was so helpful! Thank you, I learnt loads

shagudalal

Thank you so much !!! Your videos are super helpful

jennifernguyen

I'm going to a music shop this weekend to find a better bow. Thank you Alison!

brenna

Perfect timing! This has been a great help! Thank you

hadriaschroeder

Great advice! The chance to take a few home to try enables you to switch back and forth every minute or so until you find there's one you want to keep playing with. Don't neglect looking at older bows, too. Sometimes it's possible to get a better bow for less money this way. (Also, where they are made is not particularly important; there are craftsmen and hacks everywhere.)

pmichael