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Medium size for 1/2-1/4 violin
Sized to the body of a half or quarter violin. On a larger instrument it will not sit correctly.
Product detailSKU #1275776906472
Bow-Rightfor Violin Medium (1/2-1/4 Violin)
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A bow guide that clips to a violin and holds the bow at a fixed path. For beginners learning to bow straight, sized to 1/2 and 1/4 violins.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Young beginners who angle the bow instead of drawing it straight
- Teachers correcting bow path without standing over the student
- Home practice between lessons where nobody is watching form
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Full-size or 3/4 violins — this is the 1/2 to 1/4 size
- Players past beginner stage who already bow straight
- Anyone wanting a permanent fixture; it comes off once form sticks
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Bow guide, not a practice mute
It controls where the bow travels. It does not change volume or tone.
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Mounts to the instrument
Attaches to the violin itself, so the guide moves with the instrument rather than needing a stand.
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Under twenty dollars
Priced as a temporary teaching aid, not a permanent accessory. Expect to retire it once form sets in.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm the student's violin is 1/2 or 1/4 — sizes are not interchangeable
- 02A guide only; no bow, rosin, or violin included
- 03It restricts free bowing, so remove it for repertoire and performance
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What size violin does this fit?
1/2 and 1/4 violins. Bow-Right makes other sizes for larger and smaller instruments, so match the guide to the student's violin.
02What does a bow guide actually do?
It holds the bow on a straight path perpendicular to the strings, so a beginner feels the correct motion instead of guessing at it.
03Can it be left on all the time?
It is a training aid. Use it during technique practice, then take it off so the student learns to hold the path unassisted.
04Does it hurt the violin?
It clamps to the instrument, so check the fit and seat it carefully. Do not force it onto a violin of the wrong size.
