Contains:

• 1 Concert Black CelloPhant accessory for Cello / Bass (French Style bow)

• Size helps an open, relaxed hand
• Index finger rests on bow normally
• Directs thumb toward intersection of frog and stick with
• Alternate thumb placements for young hands
• Pads of fingers have choice of resting places
• Adds a touch of weight for fuller tone
• Flexible Use: one size for ages 3 - Adult
• Fits all bow sizes
• Made in the USA
• Manufactured of the finest medical grade silicone rubber
• No latex allergy concerns
• Durable & Dishwasher Safe

Things 4 Strings accessories are teacher designed, tested and approved.
 
The CelloPhant bow accessory instantly positions and supports the fingers of the bow hold!
 
The various anatomical features of the elephant, such as toenails and legs, allow the cellist to feel reference points, for consistent bow holds from practice to practice.
 
The size of the CelloPhant accessory allows an open, relaxedhand, and the circle of the elephants trunk directs a flexible thumb toward the intersection of the frog and stick, with alternate placements if desired.
 
The bow provides the breath of tone for string players.  While cello bow technique varies widely among fine players, all agree a primary focus of the cello bow hold is lack of tension, and a flexible thumb and fingers.
 
Teachers appreciate the flexible-use design of this accessory, allowing for differences of pronation, depending on their own bow technique and student hand size.
 
Teachers of very young cellists have discovered the special features Martha Brons designed in the accessory for the very youngest Suzuki cello students: an alternate thumb location is to roll thumb tip around elephants cheek (or between cheek and ear); and young ring fingers like to rest on the top edge of the elephants leg.  Best tone results when the bow is rested on the string before the right hand is placed.
 
The accessory also is designed to deliberately add a touch of weight to assist beginning players to achieve a bit more effortless tone -- more tone with which to fall in love!
 
The CelloPhant accessoryuniquely train the hand to hold the bow correctly and naturally, through muscle memory, thereby freeing the player to learn and enjoy other elements of string playing.
 
Invented by master string teachers, award-winning Things 4 Strings accessories help shape and stabilize bow holds – moving beginning players to a functional bow hold in an Instant

Things 4 Strings accessories are premium teaching tools widely endorsed by professionals, teachers, and students.

Why a Bow Accessory?
 

The cost of giving the gift of music accomplishment includes not only money, but also invaluable expenditures of effort and time.

A Things 4 Strings patented bow accessory is a bargain that will maximize your investment on lessons and accelerate musical abilities – and ultimately the joy of playing an instrument.

Even with a best effort on the part of both student and teacher, it can take years of lessons and practice for most students to accomplish a stable and effectively relaxed bow hold.

Things 4 Strings bow accessories work to teach beginners to hold the bow correctly without undue concern about the placement of their fingers.  Once the hand is trained the product may safely be removed from the bow. The accessory can easily be reattached if needed.

* Beginners, young and old,  enjoy the rewards of playing sooner, and progress though lesson material faster, because less time is spent on bow hold corrections.

* Continuing players have found these accessories very useful for remedial work.

* Therapists have found many special applications for players with physical challenges in their bow hand.

* Great for Suzuki Violin, Viola & Cello students, traditional private lesson students, school orchestra programs, and self -learners.  Universal-Fit, for all beginning players, ages 3 to 103!

Engineered with solid pedagogy - and FUN. All will love the colorful animals!