Description

PINKY TOOBS are bow holding aids for beginning violin and viola players. They are made of soft, resilient foam that can be slipped right over the screw end of many different sizes of bow. The flower-shaped hole provides tactile interest as a resting place for those wandering pinky fingers. They are durable yet economically replaceable if lost or damaged by young students. And they allow for flexible, individualized placement under a teacher’s direction.

To use: Carefully slide the PINKY TOOB onto the bow so that the end with the flower-shaped hole is close to the frog and the slot is facing downwards. It may be a tight fit, so work it gradually and gently onto the bow. The teacher should determine the correct placement of the pinky finger on the bow, sliding the PINKY TOOB closer to or further from the frog to adjust to the student’s ideal hand position. The little finger should rest into the hole to help place, balance and curve this finger.

If the PINKY TOOB is placed partially on top of the screw, pinch the PINKY TOOB to hold it firmly against the stick while turning the screw underneath it.

Once the student has developed a confident bow hold, this “training wheel” should be removed so the student does not become dependent on it.

G’DAE Music also sells 3-unit Solo Packs of PINKY TOOBS. Due to increasing shipping costs, we no longer offer these for individual sale. Please visit our retail partner Southwest Strings to purchase these smaller packages.