Review of the “Bow Right” product
A few weeks ago, I purchased a product called the “Bow Right for Violin.” As both a private and public string teacher, I have always been frustrated trying to get my students to play with a straight bow stroke that is parallel to the bridge. I have been pleasantly surprised by this product. It basically attaches to the sides of the violin (or smaller sized viola) and creates a lane that students have to bow within. For some of my students, we do a few warm-ups with it on and for other students, I have them use it for the entire lesson. Many of my students have commented that it really helps them feel what their arm should be doing on long bow strokes. I love this product and plan to use it in the fall for students in my orchestra class who are struggling.
Topics: Classroom Teachers, Private Teachers |
September 5th, 2007 at 6:58 am
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September 12th, 2007 at 10:29 am
I also purchased this equipment and had the hardest time keeping it attached to the instrument. Any tricks? It was frusterating to say the least.
September 12th, 2007 at 3:05 pm
It’s easier to keep it on the bigger instruments (3/4-full size violin and violas), but I’ve used it on a 12″ viola without much problem. Are you using the elastic piece that comes with it to secure it? I’ve found that on the smaller instruments, I have to use the elastic and put it all the way up so it’s touching the metal, then wrap it underneath the instrument.
I would agree that the directions that come with the product are not great- it took me a while to figure it out.
Good Luck!!