Thank you so much I'm still saving for my first instrument ever in life as an adult learner I've been wanting to play the viola 5th grade and but family couldn't afford it got to try during my undergrad where I got to rent the instrument for a semester and I cried when I had to give it back needless to say yes I'm an adult now but want my own
Yes I had the same experience of renting and then very painfully having to give it back! Have a look at the more recent Chinese instruments. They’re a lot cheaper but can be of a really high quality x
Great advice!. I am looking for a cello first and will get the bow after
Good idea! I always think trying to find both at once can be rather overwhelming x
Thanks so much for this video. I recently upgraded my instrument and will be looking to get a new bow. This is exactly what I needed!!!
My pleasure! I’m so glad it was helpful 😃 Have fun bow shopping!
Octagonal is reputed to have more lateral stiffness ergo more power. I HEARD THIS RECENTLY. THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDIO!
You’re so welcome ☺️ yes a know a lot of players who prefer an octagonal bow for that exact reason
Thanks for sharing. I'm about to talk about this with my students 🙂
You’re so welcome, glad it was useful!
Thank you very informative vido.
You’re so welcome!
Thank you so much I'm still saving for my first instrument ever in life as an adult learner I've been wanting to play the viola 5th grade and but family couldn't afford it got to try during my undergrad where I got to rent the instrument for a semester and I cried when I had to give it back needless to say yes I'm an adult now but want my own
Yes I had the same experience of renting and then very painfully having to give it back! Have a look at the more recent Chinese instruments. They’re a lot cheaper but can be of a really high quality x
@@heatherhawken I am actually going to luthier hour away from me everyone in my area said go here "even music schools"
@@victoriamhendrix94 oh fantastic! Have fun!
I was taught by a violist! So any gains I make on violin are due to a violist. Ilove the viola sound so powerfull and gutsy!
Ah amazing! Always fun to hear it being that way around
Is there an difference between a violin or cello bow?
Yes, a cello bow is shorter and heavier 😊
What is your impression of J. J. Augeneurr? Bows?
I don’t have personal experience of those bows I’m afraid
By. The looks of it you have a perfect bow hold I find no faults with your perch.😅
Haha thank you!
What is meant by “perch?”
@@nickiemcnichols5397 Lightly placing on top 🙂
So....the bow is to be balanced like a sword
Pretty much! 😂
@@heatherhawken Your bow is your life. Don't lose it.