Beginner question about bows and roisin stuff...

[fretmeister]

Right - how tight should the bow be, and what rosin should I use?


and - anyone know of a teacher in the Northants area?

[dougal]

Tighten it until the hair in the middle of the bow can just be pushed to the wood with as much force as you can muster holding it in a playing position. Adjust to taste.

Rosin is only slightly less of a personal choice than strings: I use kolstein all weather out of preference. [url="http://www.gollihurmusic.com/product_details.cfm?ProdID=1611"]http://www.gollihurmusic.com/product_details.cfm?ProdID=1611[/url]

[fretmeister]

Thank you.

I'll try that. Got to start somewhere!

[Major-Minor]

Peter Smith is a top orchestral freelance bass player currently living in Northampton. I know he does some teaching in the area, also coaches the County Youth orch.
PM me if you want his phone number.

The Major