In this short video our resident cellist d'Artagnan explains the benefits of playing with a cello stopper, and how to correctly position and use one. In particular d'Artagnan discusses what type of cello stopper he recommends, how to find the right length (by having the cello away from you on an angle) and how to ensure you have the right position for optimal...

To our wonderful musical fraternity, The Arts has been particularly hard hit during this pandemic. We know many musicians are out of work, and many university students have also lost income and have been unable to get the full benefit from their musical studies. Great ideas spread and at Bows for Strings we are always looking for ways to give back to the...

Rosin is a key ingredient for getting the most out of your bow and instrument. What new players are often surprised to learn, is that without rosin a bow will produce little to no sound at all. Rosin is sticky and creates friction between the hair of the bow and your strings, causing the strings to vibrate and make sound. In the short video below Myles explains...