Original Bow Buddy Bright Blue 2-Piece Set: Things 4 Strings Bow Hold Buddies Violin/Viola Teaching Aid Accessory

Im a complete newbie when it comes to the violin. Im 100% self taught and I was very skeptical on whether I wanted/needed to work on my bow hold and I can definitely feel and hear a difference! Very easy to set up and puts less strain on my wrist and fingers. Kinda wish there were more design choices apart from the “frog” but going with the black color, it’s not all that noticeable.

I got this to help my daughter, who is an intermediate violinist who has been playing for several years, mostly in school orchestra classes where not much attention was paid to her bow hold. She tends to hold the bow angled toward her instead of away, and doesn’t extend her arm enough when she is playing in the upper half of the bow, meaning she bows all over the place, often over the fingerboard. I have been trying to help her break these habits but she is a bit resistant to suggestions and it’s certainly hard for anyone to change ingrained behaviors. I got this bow hold buddy thinking, well, it might help somewhat if her bow hold is the underlying issue, but I didn’t have high expectations for it, due to how long my daughter has already been playing. But within five minutes (after some minor complaints about it being awkward, but it really isn’t bad once you have it set up right), she was already playing with long, straight, controlled bow strokes. Amazing! Swapping back and forth with another bow gave her the feedback she needed to hold the non-buddy bow properly. I expect we will do this exercise multiple times in the future but I was surprised how effective a single 20-minute session was. One note: this seems to be a very safe device to install on a bow, but it’s not something you’ll want to install and uninstall frequently because you have to unscrew the bow pin to install it (our bow doesn’t have too many pin removals left in its lifetime). When the buddy is installed, the bow won’t fit properly in the case as the buddy is rather bulky. We are lucky to have two bows so I’ve temporarily assigned one as the buddy bow and left it out of the case, but that might not work for everyone.

Purchased this for my daughter and the quality of the material is soft but sturdy. I did have trouble installing this but after watching a video on YouTube it was easy. This helps teach proper bow hold and is comfortable to use. The best part is it can stay on your bow at all times as it fits securely in the violin case. The price is steep but a nice aid for any new violin student. Highly recommend.

My 6 year old recently started playing violin after seeing a friend play...and it's a hard instrument for a young child to learn. These Bow Hold Buddies, which her teacher recommended to us, make holding the bow in the correct position so much easier. I've noticed her bowing movement has improved dramatically I think because her bow grip with this tool keeps the bow in the proper position. I highly recommend them for a young violin learner. The only reason I didn't give this five stars is because they were a little challenging to install as the instructions weren't totally clear - and they can slip out of position slightly when you tighten and loosen the bow. At my daughter's violin teacher's recommendation we now don't loosen her bow when storing it (it isn't real wood so apparently that's OK) so we didn't have to move it back into correct position each time we tightened the bow.

I am teaching myself the violin again after a 13 year hiatus (I played for a year when I was 9) and I have to say that this is a great product. I've watched several youtube videos on how to properly hold the bow, but I was never sure if I was doing it right or not. This positions the fingers perfectly and builds muscle memory so when I take it off, I still know how to position my hand. It is a little expensive, but it does a great job and I feel that it is worth the price. There is also a youtube video from the makers of it on how to install the bow buddy on your bow, and after I watched that it was really easy to install. Great product, I highly recommend it.

I'm a professional violinist and instructor of 24 years. These little guys are a godsend for my beginners, especially younger children. When starting the violin there are so many things you need to remember. This little number helps students focus on all the different techniques being taught while creating muscle memory for their bow hand. Once they feel comfortable with the left hand and stance, I take this little guy off. Lots of brain damage averted for both my students and myself because of this accessory. I think I've got at least ten around the house from various students. Worth their weight in gold for beginners of all ages. Sooooo hard to undo improper techniques once developed. Best to just start right from the very beginning. Would add more stars if possible.

I love it. My mom does not. It helps me relax my hand and focus on other things. It tenses my mom's hand up. I’d say it’s worth trying. But I’d also recommend putting it on a secondary bow, as it makes the bow not fit in the case.

I’m in my sixties and arthritis has made it impossible for me to hold a bow properly. My hand adjusted to the grip immediately, with a perfect balance to the bow. Personally, I would prefer that it not be shaped like a frog, I imagine it’s entertaining to children, but if people knew about this product I’d be willing to bet there would be a good market for it in the geriatric set! That said, I almost didn’t order one due to the price. I think $12-$15 would be about right. I know I would order one for each of my bows, but I can’t afford to at the current price.

Die Bogenhalter-Hilfe wurde schnell mit einer bildlichen Montageanweisung geliefert, die durch das Design auch meine Tochter sofort überzeugt hat. Der Bogen muss zwar etwas "geschickter" in den Geigenkasten eingeräumt werden, aber mit etwas Übung lässt der Geigenkasten nach wie vor schließen. Design und Verarbeitung sind ansprechend und qualitativ gestaltet.

Muy buen producto

Utilissimo per correggere la posizione della mano sull archetto. Rimane scomodo doverlo montare e smontare perché nn entra nella custodia del vìolino. Per lo studio va comunque bene.

Very useful. If you are learning violin for the first time as I am, it gives you one less thing to think about.

It’s very difficult for kids as well as adults to learn how to hold the bow of the 🎻 properly. This aid helps in doing just that. Very very useful for the beginner.