Mr. Tourte, I Need a Bow! How the Tourte Design Became the Model for the Modern Bow
The story of the development of Tourte's bows—now the gold standard in bow design—illustrates the interplay of influence among bows, instruments, and musical style.
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Kazuto Fukuda Made an Early, If Brief, Foray Into the American Bow-Making Market
Kazuto Fukuda was the first Japanese bow maker to contract with a leading American dealer when he signed a deal with Wurlitzer in 1969.
State of the Heart(wood): With Pernambuco Conservation Efforts Underway, Makers Search for Other Bow-Wood Options
Pernambuco is renowned as the perfect wood for making bows. What many string players don’t realize is that pernambuco is becoming increasingly rare.
Bow Bugs: How to Know You Have Them and What to Do If You Find Them
Bow bugs live, breed, and feed in your violin case—and they're more common than you might think. Here's how to identify the problem and what to do if you find them.
3 Tips for Achieving a Relaxed Bow Hold on Violin or Viola
Having a relaxed bow hold is not only good for our playing, but also for our bodies. Here are a few tips on how to best achieve a relaxed bow hold on violin or viola.
A Closer Look at Historical Bows and Some Eccentric Frogs
There is something lovable about unusual bows, as strange as they may be.
Demystifying the Dazzling Variety of Historical Bows and How to Find the Right One
Bows have undergone an amazing transformation over the centuries, varying in size, shape, material, and function. Understanding the history will help guide you in your quest for just the right style of bow for you
CodaBow’s New Chroma Experience Makes Everything Custom
The company’s new Chroma experience is meant to give violinists, violists, and cellists the chance to customize their own bows as a reflection of their technique & style
Untangling the Dodds: Re-evaluating Historical English Bow Making, In All Its Complexity
By Philip J. Kass | From the November-December 2020 issue of Strings magazine My first article for Strings, back in the late 1990s, was about English bows a... Read More...
6 Tips to Keep Your Bow In Top Playing Shape
Whether you’ve just bought your first bow or are playing on a fine antique or contemporary handmade bow, here's how to keep your bow in top playing shape.