A new bow can have an immediate and dramatic effect on your playing for a relatively modest investment. Many players do not realize how much they are held back by a bow that no longer meets their needs and skill level. Call a Shar Music Fine Instruments representative today at (866) 742-7270 or email violinshop@sharmusic.com. They can play-test bows and help you select the right one to break through to the next level of performance.
Do I Need a New Bow?
Almost all players eventually come to the realization that a new bow would benefit their technical and musical development. Here’s a guideline to help you tell if a new bow may be right for you. The more “Yes” answers you have, the more likely a new bow will help you.
1. I borrowed a bow and my instrument sounded better to me and everyone else.
Yes / No
2. I have a hard time producing more than just a few tone colors.
Yes / No
3. I’m happy with my instrument when I’m practicing, but I get tonally drowned out when I’m playing with my quartet/pianist/orchestra/teacher.
Yes / No
4. My teacher keeps asking for more, but it doesn’t happen, no matter how hard I try.
Yes / No
5. My off-the-string bowings are noisy and hard to control.
Yes / No
6. I have to really concentrate to make sure that I don’t make little accidental squeaks and noises when I’m playing technically demanding music.
Yes / No
7. My current bow needs to be rehaired, and I’m not sure that spending $90 to $110 on a rehair is a good investment.
Yes / No
