A device that attaches to stringed instruments, preventing the bow from playing over the fingerboard, is disclosed. The device aids in developing proper bow technique, and only restricts movement of the bow over the fingerboard without restricting movement elsewhere between the fingerboard and the bridge.

A device that attaches to stringed instruments, preventing the bow from playing over the fingerboard, is disclosed. The device aids in developing proper bow technique, and only restricts movement of the bow over the fingerboard without restricting movement elsewhere between the fingerboard and the bridge.

A violin and bow training apparatus having a bow guide and a guide housing that is adjustable to accurately mimic the bow stroke angle for the four strings of the violin G, D, A, and E is provided.

A violin and bow training apparatus having a bow guide and a guide housing that is adjustable to accurately mimic the bow stroke angle for the four strings of the violin G, D, A, and E is provided.

In embodiments, the invention includes a device for supporting motion of a bow with respect to a bowed string instrument such that motion of the bow is constrained to approximate good playing form. An embodiment includes a clamp for attaching the device to a bowed string instrument, a hinge, and a guide tube. The invention also includes a method using the device, wherein a student learning to play a bowed string instrument may develop good playing form and create a muscle memory associated with such good playing form.

In embodiments, the invention includes a device for supporting motion of a bow with respect to a bowed string instrument such that motion of the bow is constrained to approximate good playing form. An embodiment includes a clamp for attaching the device to a bowed string instrument, a hinge, and a guide tube. The invention also includes a method using the device, wherein a student learning to play a bowed string instrument may develop good playing form and create a muscle memory associated with such good playing form.

In embodiments, the invention includes a device for supporting motion of a bow with respect to a bowed string instrument such that motion of the bow is constrained to approximate good playing form. An embodiment includes a clamp for attaching the device to a bowed string instrument, a hinge, and a guide tube. The invention also includes a method using the device, wherein a student learning to play a bowed string instrument may develop good playing form and create a muscle memory associated with such good playing form.

An apparatus for applying rosin to a bow has a cake of bow rosin and a retainer element joined securely to the cake of bow rosin, the retainer element adapted to be gripped by a user's hand.

An apparatus for applying rosin to a bow has a cake of bow rosin and a retainer element joined securely to the cake of bow rosin, the retainer element adapted to be gripped by a user's hand.