Question 1

How does the bow hold work with fitting in a case? Does the student need a separate carrier for their bow with the device on the bow?

Accepted Answer

The frog does not fit in most cases and so I often use the fish alone. However when I want to use the frog I have to problem solve for each student's violin case and routine. Even with these hassles it's a great tool.

Question 2

after using this for a while, can kids do a proper bow hold without it?

Accepted Answer

Yes, I usually remove the 'frog' front part after a few months and leave the 'fish' pinky holder up to a year. The frog part helps shape a rounded thumb but you still have to double check frequently that the kids are not cheating underneath. The pinky holder helps a lot with balancing the bow. For absolute beginners it makes introducing the bow much easier and it shapes the hand well for a proper bow hold - but you still have to check it frequently - it does not do the trick automatically!

Question 3

Is this a true pink or more coral?

Accepted Answer

It's not pink or coral at all.  It's closest to purple

Question 4

Will this work for a left handed player?

Accepted Answer

My son's violin teacher is left handed and he still uses his right hand to play the violin. He had to learn it that way. So I guess you can use it.

Unlike guitar, violin needs to be played with right hand especially if you plan to continue and play with orchestra.

Bow Hold Buddies Concert Black 2-Piece Set: Things 4 Strings Violin/Viola Teaching Aid Accessory

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