Bow and bowing accessories

At Caswell’s Strings, we have sourced accessories from across the globe to assist you in learning to play a stringed instrument and once you’re proficient at bowing, to make it as comfortable as possible.

Revolutionary products such as the Bow hold Buddie and the Cellophantassist in the bowhold while the Bowzo and HorACE develop a good bowing technique.

Bowgrips such as the Viotech or the best selling Stringvision bowgripalso assist in correct technique, make the bow more comfortable to play and protect your bow.

Don’t forget to keep the Hair of your bow clean with the Old Master bow hair cleaner.

Piano accompaniments for all the pieces in Fiddle Time Runners, 3rd edition, including accompaniments for the duets. Included in book 1: pieces by Vivaldi, Mozart and Saint-Saëns, Scottish, Chinese and Ukrainian folk tunes, music by Saint-Georges and Ignatius Sancho, and ‘Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious’ Mutes Mutes The saying goes ‘Good mutes make good neighbours’! But mutes aren’t only to please the neighbours; sure it helps keep the volume down if you’re spending hours practicing but then some scores may also require you to play softer in parts. The heavy metal or ultra rubber mutes are very quite while the tourte mute is ideal for leaving on the strings while you’re playing so it can be engaged at any time.

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Violin accompaniments for all the pieces in Fiddle Time Joggers, third edition, suitable for a teacher or more advanced student. Includes the duets from the pupil’s book. Electric Instrument strings These strings are constructed in such a way that they are more suitable to electric instruments than normal orchestral strings would be. This is especially true in the case of the D’Addario NS electric strings which have been specially designed and developed in conjunction with Ned Steinberger to suit the NS range of electric instruments. Carefully paced to suit young learners, it supports players through the important early stages, step by step-from how to hold your instrument and bow, through basic notation, to exciting pieces in a range of styles. With plenty of entertaining illustrations and a CD to play along to, with Fiddle Time Starters it really is fun to play! Fiddle Time Starters + CD:Cello Exam Books Associated Board of Royal Schools (ABRSM) and Trinity College prescribed exam pieces and supporting publications for cello. Please remember that you will need an original copy to take with you into an exam. Violin accompaniments for all the pieces in Fiddle Time Sprinters, suitable for a teacher or more advanced student. Includes the duets from the pupil’s book. Viola accompaniments for all the pieces in Viola Time Runners, 2nd edition, suitable for a teacher or more advanced student. Includes the duets from the pupil’s book. Piano stools Piano stools Piano stools which are adjustable allowing pianists of all ages to sit comfortably. Choose the finish you require and then a fabric to match.

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Included in book 3: a Klezmer tune and the spiritual ‘Deep River’, music by Beethoven, Holst and Paganini, pieces by Florence Price, Cécile Chaminade and Teresa Carreño, and the Italian protest song ‘Bella ciao’Christmas Sheet Music Christmas Books For all your favourite Christmas tunes. Christmas books arranged for violin, viola, cello or piano.

Fiddle Time Starters – Blackrock Music UK

Fiddle Time Starters is a great beginner book for the budding violinist. Carefully paced to suit young learners, it supports players through the important early stages, step by step-from how to hold your instrument and bow, through basic notation, to exciting pieces in a range of styles. ISBN 13: 9780193365841 edition number: OUP9780193365841 Music Carry cases Music Carry cases Music Carry cases keep all your music books and small accessories in one place. It is not recommended that books are put in an instrument case as the extra pressure could cause damage. A Music Carry case makes an excellent gift for a musician. Viola accompaniments for all the pieces in Viola Time Sprinters, suitable for a teacher or more advanced student. Includes the duets from the pupil’s book. Viola Mix is an exciting collection of pieces in 3 volumes arranged for viola. The repertoire spans classical music of all periods alongside folk music from around the world and music from less well-known voices, so there’s something for everyone in this wide-ranging series. All pieces can be played with piano accompaniment, and some also have a viola accompaniment and chords for guitar. Some of the pieces are included in ABRSM’s new string syllabus from 2024. Enjoy exploring new repertoire in Viola Mix!

From the very first lessons to Grade 8, the Fiddle Time books are packed with lively original material, duets, and traditional and concert pieces for all to enjoy.

Ensemble Sheet Music What is listed here is obviously a very small selection of the string ensemble music that is available. Amongst others, we have access to the huge Hal Leonard catalogue listing hundreds of string ensemble pieces for String Orchestra and ensembles ranging from Easy traditional to classic to Pop specials! For more details and for prices please give us a call. Bow Cases

Bow cases are essential for the protection of your bow, especially if you carry your bow separate to your instrument.

The Col Legno bow case is an excellent low cost case that can take one violin, viola or cello bow and is very protective with a wood shell.

Shoulder rests Violin and Viola Shoulder rests are very personal and what suits one player may not suit another. Many young students start off with the Huber pad or Jegro shoulder pad before moving on to a shoulder rest. Most teachers would then have a preferred option – Kun and Wolf are the long standing favourites but there are now many very good and comfortable alternatives. If you’re undecided and in the area you’re most welcome to spend some time in the shop trying them to find one that suits you. Viola accompaniments for all the pieces in Viola Time Joggers, third edition, suitable for a teacher or more advanced student. Includes the duets from the pupil’s book.