To our wonderful musical fraternity, We trust you are safe and well, and leaning into the joy of music like we are during this challenging time.As Melbourne is currently under stage 4 restrictions our showroom is closed to customers, however we would like to reassure our community that we are still here to help and support you. We have enjoyed engaging with families through our...

One of the most common topics that we receive questions about at Bows for Strings, particularly for newer players, is tuning. Specifically, how to tune your instrument safely and what to do when an instrument has gone so far out of tune that a string has come completely free of the peg (which is common when an instrument hasn't been played in a while)....

Fitting a shoulder rest to your violin and viola is recommended for achieving a comfortable playing position with good posture. Despite seeming daunting for a new player, shoulder rests are simple to put on and take off, once you know the correct technique. In the video above, our Sales Manager and violinist Myles, shows you how to put on your shoulder rest using a 'ratchet' style method...