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Pontikas · Joined: 13 May 2010 Posts: 8 Location: Rotterdam

Hello,

I am practising a lot on a cheap wooden bow.
It's difficult to tighten the hair from the bow and i haven't played on an expensive bow yet. The turning process goes with stiffnes. I don't know any differences. Which is a good bow for a student or a beginner ?

I bought an accoustic violin for 200,- euro and an electric violin which is also not expensive. (250,-Euro)
I practise a lot on the electric version. Is this good to play on. I try not to make to much sound for the neighbours.

I read sth about practise mutes. There are some differences like heavy mutes or light mutes on the market. Which is best to buy?

Thanks,
Arjan

lector · Posted: Sun May 16, 2010 12:39 pm Post subject: Re: Violin and bow

Pontikas · Joined: 13 May 2010 Posts: 8 Location: Rotterdam

Hi

I bought the heavy muting sardine
I also bought a sourdine with an magnet in it for light muting effect.
Hopefully i can use this ofcourse otherwise it collects dust.
Enough possibilities now Smile

Thanks for the tips! Smile

kendustin7 · Joined: 26 May 2010 Posts: 3

I am not a bow experts but I had a look at what you have bought on net. It looks gorgeous. I think now it will be easy for you handle this. I am also learning bow now a days so thought it would be nice if you share your experience with new bought.
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Pontikas · Joined: 13 May 2010 Posts: 8 Location: Rotterdam

hey,

my experience from a carbon bow is good. Very positive compard to the cheaper bow. I bought a bow that is approx. 200,- euro. It came from a dutch seller.

The bow is with a phoenix inlay. They also sell with fleur the lyss inlay. I can't tell the trade mark, haven't seen it written on the bow. Anyone an idea on my information given what kind of trade mark it possibly is ?

I have to say that if you haven't compared enough bows together then it is difficult to find a suitable bow. Personally you need to compare different bows i think. Also for a beginner with lesser technique in how to handle the bow, it's more difficult to understand the positive and negative aspects of the bow. For example how is the bow reacting while using different bowing techniques. In the last case it is important to lend the thoughts and opinions of a professional violinist. He or she can help you to make a good choice.

I play for like 8 months or sth.

The heavy mute works perfect. You can't go wrong with buy the heavy mute i think.

Are there people who have more experiences with carbon bows. Which trade marks are good to invest your money at ?

greetings
Arjan