BOWS FOR ADVANCED STUDENTS

When even more demanding effects such as 'sautille' and 'ricochet' are needed, it is essential to have a bow that is able to assist rather than obstruct the player in achieving their objective. Much more than an accessory, your bow plays an essential part in your music making.

A different bow can give your instrument an entirely different sound, due to the nature of the stick, and it is necessary to take great care in choosing the bow that will enhance both the sound of your instrument and your technique to the best of their advantage. At this level, many students choose bows made by an individual maker, rather than by a factory. Some bows are new, some old.

It is important to remain as open minded as possible and choose the bow that best suits your needs. All bows sound different, and a number of players would make the same bow sound like many different ones.This is because the bow responds to the players'technique, style of playing and arm weight. So it is important that you choose your bow that works for you rather than leaving the choice to your desk partner!

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