How To Pick The Right Cello Bow For You?

Choosing the right cello bow for your instrument is necessary. 

The same goes for a violin bow and violin strings as well. For any string instrument, a cello bow is like an extension of the player's hand. Without this, you cannot produce the beautiful warming sound from your cello. You need to have the right bow for your intended playing style and ability. This could cause you to restrict your movements too! 

Today, we are going to discuss three different types of cello bows for your instrument. Of course, you are free to choose from either of these according to your playing style. Let's get into it without any delay!

Composite Cello Bow

Various sets of cello come with a factory bow. This is the most common type of cello bow and is made out of low-quality materials. Once you start playing your instrument, you will soon get tired of it. So what is the next step? Get a composite cello bow. These come at very affordable pricing and are made out of half composite resin and half wood. 

These have an exceptional build quality making them highly durable. Thus, a composite cello bow is perfect for beginners and younger players. In addition, with a composite cello bow, you can pull out a wide range of tones and sound quality from your instrument. 

Wooden Cello Bow

As you continue to play your cello, you would see that the professional players or those playing for quite some time now use a fully wooden cello bow. The price of a wooden cello bow varies greatly. This is due to the quality of the wood. Most of these bows are made out of either Brazilwood or Pernambuco wood. We prefer using the Brazilwood due to its slightly heavier touch. You can put more weight into playing and 'dig' into the instrument's lower registers with the help of a wooden cello bow. As you start your journey with the cello, you would get to discover more subtle and nuanced tones within your instruments. The tone of a wooden cello bow sweetens with age, and their tones will mature as they grow older. This is the reason why experienced cello players tend to use old wooden bows more frequently. 

Carbon Fiber Cello Bow

This is very much like the 'new kid is on the block.’ As the technology continues to advance, so does a cello bow! 

A carbon fiber cello bow is made out of incredibly light material. This provides a new experience for many seasoned cello players. Due to its lightweight, cello players can improve their agility and speed of playing. With a carbon-fiber cello bow, one can seamlessly glide over the repertoire and negotiate virtuosic passages without any hassle. Unlike a wooden cello bow, these are made out of synthetic material, thus, making them immune to unnatural weather conditions. These are some of the most durable bows in the market to date!

Conclusion

So there you have it! Your very own guide to choosing the right cello bow for you. We hope that you will now be able to choose the best bow for your instrument. 

Happy Playing!