Every music teacher knows that their students aren’t going to get anywhere in their music career without practicing outside of class. It can be frustrating to see kids with great potential struggle to put in the time and effort to improve. You don’t want to be pulling violin strings trying to get your students to practice playing their instrument and sight reading. 

To reduce your stress about your students’ future music careers, here are some tips on how you can positively encourage your students to practice their instruments outside of class. 

A violin without a bow is like a car without wheels. 

Sure, it seems like a simple item, but each component of the bow is crafted with intent and purpose. These separate parts help the others to achieve the ultimate in tone and sound.

Violin bows vary in terms of quality, stiffness, length and materials used, but the bow comes with the three fundamental parts: the bow stick, the bow hair ribbon, and the frog. Learning a bit about the primary parts that make up your bow will help you know what you’re playing with and how to choose the right bow for your playing needs.