{"title":"Bow Holds","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"pinkyhold-bow-aid-for-violin-viola-black","title":"PinkyHold Bow Aid for Violin\/Viola Black","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003ePinky Positioning and Shaping: The Key to Mastering Smooth Bow Changes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eCreated specifically with the developing violinist in mind, the PinkyHold is not a crutch or support. Instead, it gently helps develop the pinky's muscle memory along the way to mastering bow control. The PinkyHold is easy to install and fits on all sizes of violin and viola bows and is easily adjusted to accommodate variations in hand size and hold placement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eThe PinkyHold does not lock the player into some idealized notion of \"the perfect position and shape\". This varies with each individual. However, the pinky does have many responsibilities such as guiding bow direction, acting as a counter-weight, and initating many of the movements needed to produce bow strokes such as the martelé, collé and spiccato.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eThe PinkyHold is designed to encourage the development of an agile and flexible pinky, which leads to the proper flexibility and balance. Avoiding stiffness is critical, because it squelches good tone and significantly limits the versatility required in playing the instrument. A pinky that is either poorly positioned or constantly slipping off the stick can now be corrected quite simply.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Sydney String Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42683663941784,"sku":"M2-PH100BLK","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1567\/1449\/files\/f73963d52c5fbc80f9af19a791f7bc49.jpg?v=1685700123"},{"product_id":"pinkyhold-bow-aid-for-violin-viola-pink","title":"PinkyHold Bow Aid for Violin\/Viola Pink","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003ePinky Positioning and Shaping: The Key to Mastering Smooth Bow Changes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eCreated specifically with the developing violinist in mind, the PinkyHold is not a crutch or support. Instead, it gently helps develop the pinky's muscle memory along the way to mastering bow control. The PinkyHold is easy to install and fits on all sizes of violin and viola bows and is easily adjusted to accommodate variations in hand size and hold placement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eThe PinkyHold does not lock the player into some idealized notion of \"the perfect position and shape\". This varies with each individual. However, the pinky does have many responsibilities such as guiding bow direction, acting as a counter-weight, and initating many of the movements needed to produce bow strokes such as the martelé, collé and spiccato.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eThe PinkyHold is designed to encourage the development of an agile and flexible pinky, which leads to the proper flexibility and balance. Avoiding stiffness is critical, because it squelches good tone and significantly limits the versatility required in playing the instrument. A pinky that is either poorly positioned or constantly slipping off the stick can now be corrected quite simply.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Sydney String Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42683664007320,"sku":"M2-PH100PNK","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1567\/1449\/files\/a5ed5e24f4fd3ad7109849afa923cd17.jpg?v=1685700140"},{"product_id":"pinkyhold-bow-aid-for-violin-viola-blue","title":"PinkyHold Bow Aid for Violin\/Viola Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003ePinky Positioning and Shaping: The Key to Mastering Smooth Bow Changes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eCreated specifically with the developing violinist in mind, the PinkyHold is not a crutch or support. Instead, it gently helps develop the pinky's muscle memory along the way to mastering bow control. The PinkyHold is easy to install and fits on all sizes of violin and viola bows and is easily adjusted to accommodate variations in hand size and hold placement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eThe PinkyHold does not lock the player into some idealized notion of \"the perfect position and shape\". This varies with each individual. However, the pinky does have many responsibilities such as guiding bow direction, acting as a counter-weight, and initating many of the movements needed to produce bow strokes such as the martelé, collé and spiccato.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eThe PinkyHold is designed to encourage the development of an agile and flexible pinky, which leads to the proper flexibility and balance. Avoiding stiffness is critical, because it squelches good tone and significantly limits the versatility required in playing the instrument. A pinky that is either poorly positioned or constantly slipping off the stick can now be corrected quite simply.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Sydney String Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42683664040088,"sku":"M2-PH100BLU","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1567\/1449\/files\/3cb6e206406e2e7ffcc6891a37f8dc41.jpg?v=1685700159"},{"product_id":"pinkyhold-bow-aid-for-violin-viola-green","title":"PinkyHold Bow Aid for Violin\/Viola Green","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003ePinky Positioning and Shaping: The Key to Mastering Smooth Bow Changes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eCreated specifically with the developing violinist in mind, the PinkyHold is not a crutch or support. Instead, it gently helps develop the pinky's muscle memory along the way to mastering bow control. The PinkyHold is easy to install and fits on all sizes of violin and viola bows and is easily adjusted to accommodate variations in hand size and hold placement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eThe PinkyHold does not lock the player into some idealized notion of \"the perfect position and shape\". This varies with each individual. However, the pinky does have many responsibilities such as guiding bow direction, acting as a counter-weight, and initating many of the movements needed to produce bow strokes such as the martelé, collé and spiccato.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eThe PinkyHold is designed to encourage the development of an agile and flexible pinky, which leads to the proper flexibility and balance. Avoiding stiffness is critical, because it squelches good tone and significantly limits the versatility required in playing the instrument. A pinky that is either poorly positioned or constantly slipping off the stick can now be corrected quite simply.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Sydney String Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42683664072856,"sku":"M2-PH100GRN","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1567\/1449\/files\/56a6eece5be11c42e8c3c1ae428513cd.jpg?v=1685700175"},{"product_id":"pinkyhold-bow-aid-for-violin-viola-red","title":"PinkyHold Bow Aid for Violin\/Viola Red","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003ePinky Positioning and Shaping: The Key to Mastering Smooth Bow Changes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eCreated specifically with the developing violinist in mind, the PinkyHold is not a crutch or support. Instead, it gently helps develop the pinky's muscle memory along the way to mastering bow control. The PinkyHold is easy to install and fits on all sizes of violin and viola bows and is easily adjusted to accommodate variations in hand size and hold placement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eThe PinkyHold does not lock the player into some idealized notion of \"the perfect position and shape\". This varies with each individual. However, the pinky does have many responsibilities such as guiding bow direction, acting as a counter-weight, and initating many of the movements needed to produce bow strokes such as the martelé, collé and spiccato.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eThe PinkyHold is designed to encourage the development of an agile and flexible pinky, which leads to the proper flexibility and balance. Avoiding stiffness is critical, because it squelches good tone and significantly limits the versatility required in playing the instrument. A pinky that is either poorly positioned or constantly slipping off the stick can now be corrected quite simply.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Sydney String Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42683664105624,"sku":"M2-PH100RED","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1567\/1449\/files\/3a81917d67780a68f2a8bbe157d219a0.jpg?v=1685700198"},{"product_id":"pinkyhold-bow-aid-for-violin-viola-purple","title":"PinkyHold Bow Aid for Violin\/Viola Purple","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003ePinky Positioning and Shaping: The Key to Mastering Smooth Bow Changes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eCreated specifically with the developing violinist in mind, the PinkyHold is not a crutch or support. Instead, it gently helps develop the pinky's muscle memory along the way to mastering bow control. The PinkyHold is easy to install and fits on all sizes of violin and viola bows and is easily adjusted to accommodate variations in hand size and hold placement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eThe PinkyHold does not lock the player into some idealized notion of \"the perfect position and shape\". This varies with each individual. However, the pinky does have many responsibilities such as guiding bow direction, acting as a counter-weight, and initating many of the movements needed to produce bow strokes such as the martelé, collé and spiccato.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eThe PinkyHold is designed to encourage the development of an agile and flexible pinky, which leads to the proper flexibility and balance. Avoiding stiffness is critical, because it squelches good tone and significantly limits the versatility required in playing the instrument. A pinky that is either poorly positioned or constantly slipping off the stick can now be corrected quite simply.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Sydney String Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42683664138392,"sku":"M2-PH100PUR","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1567\/1449\/files\/4b4025f07f6436620a4415cebcdfc246.jpg?v=1685700218"},{"product_id":"bow-grip-daddario-bowmaster-for-3-4-4-4-violin-13-up-viola-3-4-4-4-cello-large","title":"Bow Grip - D'Addario Bowmaster for 3\/4-4\/4 Violin, 13\" \u0026 Up Viola \u0026 3\/4-4\/4 Cello (Large)","description":"\u003cp\u003ehe D’Addario Bowmaster is an innovative bow grip designed to encourage proper bow handling. Great for beginners and younger orchestral players, its innovative design helps players hold the bow correctly, making it easier to achieve good technique right out of the gate. Simply slide the Bowmaster’s comfortable rubber grip onto the bow and you’re ready to play.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Sydney String Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42683696906392,"sku":"D2-9480","price":36.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1567\/1449\/files\/318d03526d9b271005730d70c167dbda.png?v=1685703504"},{"product_id":"bow-grip-daddario-bowmaster-for-1-4-1-2-violin-11-12-viola-medium","title":"Bow Grip - D'Addario Bowmaster for 1\/4-1\/2 Violin \u0026 11-12\" Viola (Medium)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe D’Addario Bowmaster is an innovative bow grip designed to encourage proper bow handling. Great for beginners and younger orchestral players, its innovative design helps players hold the bow correctly, making it easier to achieve good technique right out of the gate. 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Once installed on your bow, the clever elephant shaped device will guide your hand into the right position.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eThe rounded shape of the elephant encourages a curved hand whilst the grooves of the elephant help with finger placement. The Cellophant trains the hand to hold the bow correctly and naturally through muscle memory, thereby freeing the player to learn and enjoy other elements of string playing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eAnother added bonus of the cellophant is that the added weight to the bow encourages better tone production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eWe recommend using the teaching aid two weeks on and two weeks off repetitively until you see improvement, so that the player does not become completely reliant on the aid. Please watch the video on how to install the Cellophant correctly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eInvented by master string teachers Ruth Brons and her mother Martha Brons, the Things 4 Strings® patented bow accessories are award-winning products that have helped countless violin, viola and cello students shape and stabilise bow holds – moving beginning players to a functional bow hold in an Instant!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e+ Beginners, young and old, enjoy the rewards of playing sooner, and progress though lesson material faster, because less time is spent on bow hold corrections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e+ Continuing players have found these accessories very useful for remedial work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e+ Therapists have found many special applications for players with physical challenges in their bow hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e+ Things4Strings bow hold accessories are great for Suzuki violin, viola and cello students, traditional private lesson students, school orchestra programs, and self-learners. Universal-Fit, for all beginning players, ages 3 to 103!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e+ Engineered with solid pedagogy - and FUN. 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Once installed on your bow, the clever elephant shaped device will guide your hand into the right position.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eThe rounded shape of the elephant encourages a curved hand whilst the grooves of the elephant help with finger placement. The Cellophant trains the hand to hold the bow correctly and naturally through muscle memory, thereby freeing the player to learn and enjoy other elements of string playing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eAnother added bonus of the cellophant is that the added weight to the bow encourages better tone production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eWe recommend using the teaching aid two weeks on and two weeks off repetitively until you see improvement, so that the player does not become completely reliant on the aid. Please watch the video on how to install the Cellophant correctly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eInvented by master string teachers Ruth Brons and her mother Martha Brons, the Things 4 Strings® patented bow accessories are award-winning products that have helped countless violin, viola and cello students shape and stabilise bow holds – moving beginning players to a functional bow hold in an Instant!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e+ Beginners, young and old, enjoy the rewards of playing sooner, and progress though lesson material faster, because less time is spent on bow hold corrections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e+ Continuing players have found these accessories very useful for remedial work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e+ Therapists have found many special applications for players with physical challenges in their bow hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e+ Things4Strings bow hold accessories are great for Suzuki violin, viola and cello students, traditional private lesson students, school orchestra programs, and self-learners. Universal-Fit, for all beginning players, ages 3 to 103!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e+ Engineered with solid pedagogy - and FUN. 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Once installed on your bow, the clever elephant shaped device will guide your hand into the right position.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eThe rounded shape of the elephant encourages a curved hand whilst the grooves of the elephant help with finger placement. The Cellophant trains the hand to hold the bow correctly and naturally through muscle memory, thereby freeing the player to learn and enjoy other elements of string playing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eAnother added bonus of the cellophant is that the added weight to the bow encourages better tone production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eWe recommend using the teaching aid two weeks on and two weeks off repetitively until you see improvement, so that the player does not become completely reliant on the aid. Please watch the video on how to install the Cellophant correctly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eInvented by master string teachers Ruth Brons and her mother Martha Brons, the Things 4 Strings® patented bow accessories are award-winning products that have helped countless violin, viola and cello students shape and stabilise bow holds – moving beginning players to a functional bow hold in an Instant!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e+ Beginners, young and old, enjoy the rewards of playing sooner, and progress though lesson material faster, because less time is spent on bow hold corrections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e+ Continuing players have found these accessories very useful for remedial work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e+ Therapists have found many special applications for players with physical challenges in their bow hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e+ Things4Strings bow hold accessories are great for Suzuki violin, viola and cello students, traditional private lesson students, school orchestra programs, and self-learners. Universal-Fit, for all beginning players, ages 3 to 103!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e+ Engineered with solid pedagogy - and FUN. All will love the cellophant colours available: blue, sparkly pink, classic grey, black and purple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Things 4 Strings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42683908194456,"sku":"51184-CB","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1567\/1449\/files\/829e90c53950e3298402137ad9daa5fc.jpg?v=1741311408"},{"product_id":"things-4-strings-cellophant-bow-hold-accessory-purple","title":"Things 4 Strings CelloPhant Bow Hold Accessory Purple","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eThe CelloPhant is a teaching aid that will help fix a cello bow hold in an instant!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eIf you are having trouble forming a correct cello bow hold, then this is the perfect cello teaching aid for you. Once installed on your bow, the clever elephant shaped device will guide your hand into the right position.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eThe rounded shape of the elephant encourages a curved hand whilst the grooves of the elephant help with finger placement. The Cellophant trains the hand to hold the bow correctly and naturally through muscle memory, thereby freeing the player to learn and enjoy other elements of string playing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eAnother added bonus of the cellophant is that the added weight to the bow encourages better tone production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eWe recommend using the teaching aid two weeks on and two weeks off repetitively until you see improvement, so that the player does not become completely reliant on the aid. Please watch the video on how to install the Cellophant correctly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eInvented by master string teachers Ruth Brons and her mother Martha Brons, the Things 4 Strings® patented bow accessories are award-winning products that have helped countless violin, viola and cello students shape and stabilise bow holds – moving beginning players to a functional bow hold in an Instant!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e+ Beginners, young and old, enjoy the rewards of playing sooner, and progress though lesson material faster, because less time is spent on bow hold corrections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e+ Continuing players have found these accessories very useful for remedial work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e+ Therapists have found many special applications for players with physical challenges in their bow hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e+ Things4Strings bow hold accessories are great for Suzuki violin, viola and cello students, traditional private lesson students, school orchestra programs, and self-learners. Universal-Fit, for all beginning players, ages 3 to 103!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e+ Engineered with solid pedagogy - and FUN. All will love the cellophant colours available: blue, sparkly pink, classic grey, black and purple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Things 4 Strings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42683908325528,"sku":"51184-P","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1567\/1449\/files\/dcbf65b2815520e42e356d98ee0bd0fa.jpg?v=1741311490"},{"product_id":"things-4-strings-cellophant-bow-hold-accessory-sparkly-pink","title":"Things 4 Strings CelloPhant Bow Hold Accessory Sparkly Pink","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eThe CelloPhant is a teaching aid that will help fix a cello bow hold in an instant!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eIf you are having trouble forming a correct cello bow hold, then this is the perfect cello teaching aid for you. Once installed on your bow, the clever elephant shaped device will guide your hand into the right position.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eThe rounded shape of the elephant encourages a curved hand whilst the grooves of the elephant help with finger placement. The Cellophant trains the hand to hold the bow correctly and naturally through muscle memory, thereby freeing the player to learn and enjoy other elements of string playing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eAnother added bonus of the cellophant is that the added weight to the bow encourages better tone production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eWe recommend using the teaching aid two weeks on and two weeks off repetitively until you see improvement, so that the player does not become completely reliant on the aid. Please watch the video on how to install the Cellophant correctly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eInvented by master string teachers Ruth Brons and her mother Martha Brons, the Things 4 Strings® patented bow accessories are award-winning products that have helped countless violin, viola and cello students shape and stabilise bow holds – moving beginning players to a functional bow hold in an Instant!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e+ Beginners, young and old, enjoy the rewards of playing sooner, and progress though lesson material faster, because less time is spent on bow hold corrections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e+ Continuing players have found these accessories very useful for remedial work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e+ Therapists have found many special applications for players with physical challenges in their bow hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e+ Things4Strings bow hold accessories are great for Suzuki violin, viola and cello students, traditional private lesson students, school orchestra programs, and self-learners. Universal-Fit, for all beginning players, ages 3 to 103!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e+ Engineered with solid pedagogy - and FUN. All will love the cellophant colours available: blue, sparkly pink, classic grey, black and purple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Things 4 Strings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42683908718744,"sku":"51184-SP","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1567\/1449\/files\/eb2af749510cdc3c6ebba70c4936f006_295e7050-f93e-4154-ba27-069c46eb194e.png?v=1685718104"},{"product_id":"viotech-cello-bow-cushion","title":"Viotech Cello Bow Cushion","description":"\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style='font-family: \"Lucida Grande\", Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-kerning: none;'\u003eThe Viotech Suregrip Bow Grip for cello is a teaching aid that provides more comfort and support for the bowing hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style='font-family: \"Lucida Grande\", Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;'\u003e\u003cbr style='font-family: \"Lucida Grande\", Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style='font-family: \"Lucida Grande\", Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-kerning: none;'\u003eIt is a soft, flexible black foam\/rubber tube that slides onto your bow, providing a comfortable cushion and more grip for your thumb and forefinger. Please follow instructions below for proper installation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style='font-family: \"Lucida Grande\", Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;'\u003e\u003cbr style='font-family: \"Lucida Grande\", Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style='font-family: \"Lucida Grande\", Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-kerning: none;'\u003eThe Viotech Suregrip Bow Grip for cello is most commonly used by beginners who are struggling to achieve a good bow hold due to discomfort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style='font-family: \"Lucida Grande\", Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;'\u003e\u003cbr style='font-family: \"Lucida Grande\", Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style='font-family: \"Lucida Grande\", Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-kerning: none;'\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style='font-family: \"Lucida Grande\", Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;'\u003e\u003cbr style='font-family: \"Lucida Grande\", Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style='font-family: \"Lucida Grande\", Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-kerning: none;'\u003e+ Will fit any sized cello bow (smaller size is available for violin and viola).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style='font-family: \"Lucida Grande\", Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style='font-family: \"Lucida Grande\", Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-kerning: none;'\u003e+ Two cushions included in each tube. The cushion can also be rotated then reversed, to maximise longevity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style='font-family: \"Lucida Grande\", Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style='font-family: \"Lucida Grande\", Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-kerning: none;'\u003e+ Colour: Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style='font-family: \"Lucida Grande\", Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style='font-family: \"Lucida Grande\", Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-kerning: none;'\u003e+ Designed and made in the UK in response to requests from musicians who like to use a bow cushion for added comfort and grip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style='font-family: \"Lucida Grande\", Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style='font-family: \"Lucida Grande\", Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-kerning: none;'\u003e+ Great for Suzuki cello students, traditional private lesson students, school orchestra programs, and self-learners who simply want more comfort in their bowing hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style='font-family: \"Lucida Grande\", Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;'\u003e\u003cbr style='font-family: \"Lucida Grande\", Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style='font-family: \"Lucida Grande\", Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-kerning: none;'\u003eInstructions for installation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style='font-family: \"Lucida Grande\", Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;'\u003e\u003cbr style='font-family: \"Lucida Grande\", Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style='font-family: \"Lucida Grande\", Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-kerning: none;'\u003e1. Remove the frog of the bow by unwinding and removing the bow screw.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style='font-family: \"Lucida Grande\", Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style='font-family: \"Lucida Grande\", Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-kerning: none;'\u003e2. Apply a minuscule amount of silicon grease, washing-up liquid or petroleum jelly lubricant (such as Vaseline) inside one end of the cushion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style='font-family: \"Lucida Grande\", Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style='font-family: \"Lucida Grande\", Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-kerning: none;'\u003e3. Push the cushion onto the bow stick, and ease gently up towards the leather grip. The thin leading edge tends to tuck under, so ease the lip over the existing grip by flicking it up carefully with your fingernail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style='font-family: \"Lucida Grande\", Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style='font-family: \"Lucida Grande\", Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-kerning: none;'\u003e4. Continue to ease and push onto the grip. You might find the cushion tends to compress a little. Once on the grip, ease it back a little the other way to achieve full length, and ease into the correct position. The grip should sit roughly over the leather grip of the bow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style='font-family: \"Lucida Grande\", Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style='font-family: \"Lucida Grande\", Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-kerning: none;'\u003e5. 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Once installed on your bow, the clever fish shaped device will train the pinky into a beautifully rounded position, encouraging muscle memory and freeing the player to learn and enjoy other elements of string playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend using the teaching aid two weeks on and two weeks off repetitively until you see improvement, so that the player does not become completely reliant on the aid. 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Please see the video below on how to install the Hold Fish correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvented by master string teachers Ruth Brons and her mother Martha Brons, the Things 4 Strings® patented bow accessories are award-winning products that have helped countless violin, viola and cello students shape and stabilise bow holds – moving beginning players to a functional bow hold in an Instant!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginners, young and old, enjoy the rewards of playing sooner, and progress though lesson material faster, because less time is spent on bow hold corrections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinuing players have found these accessories very useful for remedial work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTherapists have found many special applications for players with physical challenges in their bow hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThings4Strings bow hold accessories are great for Suzuki violin and viola students, traditional private lesson students, school orchestra programs, and self-learners. 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Once installed on your bow, the clever frog and fish shaped device will guide your hand into the right position.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eThe frog encourages a curved thumb and positions your hand on an angle, while the fish on the end is a pinky rest that helps enforce a rounded pinky finger. Together, the frog and fish train the hand to hold the bow correctly and naturally through muscle memory, thereby freeing the player to learn and enjoy other elements of string playing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eWe recommend using the teaching aid two weeks on and two weeks off repetitively until you see improvement, so that the player does not become completely reliant on the aid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003ePlease watch the video on how to install the Bow Hold Buddies correctly. If you’re having trouble storing the bow in your case in the bow spinner, we recommend not using the bow spinner at all and simply lying the bow down in your case on top of a soft case cover, thereby preventing any damage to your instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eInvented by master string teachers Ruth Brons and her mother Martha Brons, the Things 4 Strings® patented bow accessories are award-winning products that have helped countless violin, viola and cello students shape and stabilise bow holds – moving beginning players to a functional bow hold in an Instant!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e+ Beginners, young and old, enjoy the rewards of playing sooner, and progress though lesson material faster, because less time is spent on bow hold corrections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e+ Continuing players have found these accessories very useful for remedial work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e+ Therapists have found many special applications for players with physical challenges in their bow hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e+ Things4Strings bow hold accessories are great for Suzuki violin and viola students, traditional private lesson students, school orchestra programs, and self -learners. 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Once installed on your bow, the clever frog and fish shaped device will guide your hand into the right position.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eThe frog encourages a curved thumb and positions your hand on an angle, while the fish on the end is a pinky rest that helps enforce a rounded pinky finger. Together, the frog and fish train the hand to hold the bow correctly and naturally through muscle memory, thereby freeing the player to learn and enjoy other elements of string playing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eWe recommend using the teaching aid two weeks on and two weeks off repetitively until you see improvement, so that the player does not become completely reliant on the aid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003ePlease watch the video on how to install the Bow Hold Buddies correctly. If you’re having trouble storing the bow in your case in the bow spinner, we recommend not using the bow spinner at all and simply lying the bow down in your case on top of a soft case cover, thereby preventing any damage to your instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eInvented by master string teachers Ruth Brons and her mother Martha Brons, the Things 4 Strings® patented bow accessories are award-winning products that have helped countless violin, viola and cello students shape and stabilise bow holds – moving beginning players to a functional bow hold in an Instant!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e+ Beginners, young and old, enjoy the rewards of playing sooner, and progress though lesson material faster, because less time is spent on bow hold corrections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e+ Continuing players have found these accessories very useful for remedial work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e+ Therapists have found many special applications for players with physical challenges in their bow hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e+ Things4Strings bow hold accessories are great for Suzuki violin and viola students traditional private lesson students, school orchestra programs, and self -learners. 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All will love the colours available for the bow buddies set: bright blue, sparkly pink, concert black and purple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Things 4 Strings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42683939094680,"sku":"51180-CB","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1567\/1449\/files\/6487651a975dfa6981ec89cb37c8512c.jpg?v=1741241995"},{"product_id":"things-4-strings-bow-hold-buddies-purple","title":"Things 4 Strings Bow Hold Buddies Purple","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eThe Bow Hold Buddies Set for violin is a teaching aid that will help fix a violin bow hold in an instant!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eIf you are having trouble forming a correct violin bow hold, then this is the perfect violin teaching aid for you. Once installed on your bow, the clever frog and fish shaped device will guide your hand into the right position.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eThe frog encourages a curved thumb and positions your hand on an angle, while the fish on the end is a pinky rest that helps enforce a rounded pinky finger. Together, the frog and fish train the hand to hold the bow correctly and naturally through muscle memory, thereby freeing the player to learn and enjoy other elements of string playing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eWe recommend using the teaching aid two weeks on and two weeks off repetitively until you see improvement, so that the player does not become completely reliant on the aid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003ePlease watch the video on how to install the Bow Hold Buddies correctly. If you’re having trouble storing the bow in your case in the bow spinner, we recommend not using the bow spinner at all and simply lying the bow down in your case on top of a soft case cover, thereby preventing any damage to your instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eInvented by master string teachers Ruth Brons and her mother Martha Brons, the Things 4 Strings® patented bow accessories are award-winning products that have helped countless violin, viola and cello students shape and stabilise bow holds – moving beginning players to a functional bow hold in an Instant!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e+ Beginners, young and old, enjoy the rewards of playing sooner, and progress though lesson material faster, because less time is spent on bow hold corrections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e+ Continuing players have found these accessories very useful for remedial work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e+ Therapists have found many special applications for players with physical challenges in their bow hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e+ Things4Strings bow hold accessories are great for Suzuki violin and viola students, traditional private lesson students, school orchestra programs, and self -learners. 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Once installed on your bow, the clever frog and fish shaped device will guide your hand into the right position.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eThe frog encourages a curved thumb and positions your hand on an angle, while the fish on the end is a pinky rest that helps enforce a rounded pinky finger. Together, the frog and fish train the hand to hold the bow correctly and naturally through muscle memory, thereby freeing the player to learn and enjoy other elements of string playing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eWe recommend using the teaching aid two weeks on and two weeks off repetitively until you see improvement, so that the player does not become completely reliant on the aid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003ePlease watch the video on how to install the Bow Hold Buddies correctly. If you’re having trouble storing the bow in your case in the bow spinner, we recommend not using the bow spinner at all and simply lying the bow down in your case on top of a soft case cover, thereby preventing any damage to your instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eInvented by master string teachers Ruth Brons and her mother Martha Brons, the Things 4 Strings® patented bow accessories are award-winning products that have helped countless violin, viola and cello students shape and stabilise bow holds – moving beginning players to a functional bow hold in an Instant!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e+ Beginners, young and old, enjoy the rewards of playing sooner, and progress though lesson material faster, because less time is spent on bow hold corrections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e+ Continuing players have found these accessories very useful for remedial work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e+ Therapists have found many special applications for players with physical challenges in their bow hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e+ Things4Strings bow hold accessories are great for Suzuki violin and viola students, traditional private lesson students, school orchestra programs, and self -learners. Universal-Fit, for all beginning players, ages 3 to 103!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e+ Engineered with solid pedagogy - and FUN. All will love the colours available for the bow buddies set: bright blue, sparkly pink, concert black and purple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Things 4 Strings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42683939258520,"sku":"51180-SP","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1567\/1449\/files\/4f351d7d9c9d59beee0560d478096789.jpg?v=1741242208"},{"product_id":"stringvision-bow-grip-for-violin-viola-cello","title":"Stringvision Bow Grip for Violin, Viola \u0026 Cello","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eThe Stringvision Bow Grip for violin, viola and cello is a teaching aid that provides more comfort and support for the bowing hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eThe bow grip’s thumb indent allows curved and comfortable thumb placement, whilst the rubber allows for a better grip. Because of this, less tension can be applied when holding the bow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eIt is commonly used by beginners who are struggling to achieve a good bow hold due to discomfort, however it is also often used as an anti-fatigue solution for players who suffer from a sore bowing hand due to long practice sessions or rehearsals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eAdditionally, this product will protect any bow from wear, and since the bottom corner of the frog is covered by the grip, this will also help to avoid minor nicks to the bouts of the instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eOne model stretches over violin, viola, or cello bows of all sizes without removing the frog. The height of bow frogs is very consistent, (even on incremental size bows) so one size really does fit all bows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e+ Soft, flexible rubber covering that provides comfort and support for the bow hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e+ Will fit any size bow of any violin, viola or cello.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e+ Has been proven useful for some more advanced players who suffer hand fatigue in long rehearsals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e+ Great for Suzuki violin, viola and cello students, traditional private lesson students, school orchestra programs, and self-learners who simply want more comfort in their bowing hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stringvision","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42683939487896,"sku":"51195","price":26.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1567\/1449\/files\/d9e500fde0e1056d6c03f6012aaac28a.png?v=1685720465"},{"product_id":"viotech-violin-bow-cushion","title":"Viotech Violin Bow Cushion","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eThe Viotech Suregrip Bow Grip for violin or viola is a teaching aid that provides more comfort and support for the bowing hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eIt is a soft, flexible black foam\/rubber tube that slides onto your bow, providing a comfortable cushion and more grip for your thumb and forefinger. Please follow instructions below for proper installation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eThe Viotech Suregrip Bow Grip for violin\/viola is most commonly used by beginners who are struggling to achieve a good bow hold due to discomfort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e+ Will fit any sized violin or viola bow (larger size is available for cello).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e+ Two cushions included in each tube. The cushion can also be rotated then reversed, to maximise longevity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e+ Colour: Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e+ Designed and made in the UK in response to requests from musicians who like to use a bow cushion for added comfort and grip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e+ Great for Suzuki violin and viola students, traditional private lesson students, school orchestra programs, and self-learners who simply want more comfort in their bowing hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003eInstructions for installation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e1. Remove the frog of the bow by unwinding and removing the bow screw.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e2. Apply a minuscule amount of silicon grease, washing-up liquid or petroleum jelly lubricant (such as Vaseline) inside one end of the cushion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e3. Push the cushion onto the bow stick, and ease gently up towards the leather grip. The thin leading edge tends to tuck under, so ease the lip over the existing grip by flicking it up carefully with your fingernail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e4. Continue to ease and push onto the grip. You might find the cushion tends to compress a little. Once on the grip, ease it back a little the other way to achieve full length, and ease into the correct position. The grip should sit roughly over the leather grip of the bow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e5. Replace the frog, taking care to align the screw correctly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viotech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42683939553432,"sku":"51220","price":16.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1567\/1449\/files\/d71c1c5c8e2fa6afebce7670712a25dc_d07df8ef-a86e-465f-92da-afd4f2e41065.png?v=1685720470"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.violins.com.au\/collections\/bow-holds.oembed","provider":"The Sydney String Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}