THINGS 4 STRINGS
Things 4 Strings® — teacher-designed bow-hold accessories
Created by ASTA educators Ruth & Martha Brons as a gentle, effective way for beginners to learn a relaxed, natural bow hold — reinforcing the work done in lessons and making practice more enjoyable. Ages 3–Adult, fits all bow sizes.
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Why teachers recommend these accessories
Gentle & effective — Guides the hand into a natural shape and builds muscle memory for a relaxed bow hold.
Supports lesson time — Reinforces correct finger positions between lessons and in groups (Suzuki & beyond).
Practical & hygienic — Medical-grade silicone rubber; latex-free and dishwasher safe.
Bow Hold Buddies® — Violin & Viola
Bow Hold Buddies® fitted — Bright Blue
A 2-piece set (the Frog + the Hold Fish®) that positions and supports all fingers for an instant, relaxed bow hold — without blocking normal contact with the stick. Adjustable fit for ages 3–Adult; fits all bow sizes. Made in the USA; supplied mounted on a Things 4 Strings® pencil.
- Prevents thumb, index and pinky from wandering.
- Encourages a relaxed hand and ready bow arm for first strokes.
- Medical-grade silicone rubber; latex-free; dishwasher safe.
Hold Fish® — Violin & Viola
Hold Fish® on the bow — Concert Black
A single accessory that supports the pinky, guiding it just behind the top of the stick. The sloped opening allows flexible motion; slides to rest beside the ring finger for a custom fit, ages 3–Adult. Fits all bow sizes; medical-grade silicone; latex-free; dishwasher safe.
CelloPhant® — Cello (also suits French-style bass)
CelloPhant® fitted — Purple Raspberry
The friendly elephant that builds a relaxed, flexible cello bow hold. Tactile reference points (toenails, legs) aid consistent finger placement; the trunk’s circle guides the thumb toward the frog-stick intersection (with alternative placements for very young hands). One size fits ages 3–Adult; adds a touch of weight to help early tone. Fits all bow sizes; dishwasher safe; latex-free.
Quick help
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Email: info@ardistribution.co.uk
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Bow Hold Buddies, Hold Fish & CelloPhant — customer reviews
“Great help for children to play more naturally and relaxed.”
“The original Things 4 Strings Bow Hold Buddies is the ONLY bow grip learning aid that meets all these demands and is really helpful.”
“A FANTASTIC idea designed to help students develop their bow hold with ease, with the assistance of some buddies.”
“It helped me to keep my hold on the bow in place and this has helped me to focus more on my wrist flexibility.”
“A very useful and fun invention for the beginner players.”
“The CelloPhant is particularly useful in helping the beginner cellos to produce a respectable tone.”
