INSTRUMENT CARE
- Be responsible and respectful of your instrument. It is very fragile and expensive.
- Hold instruments by the neck. This is the strongest part of your instrument.
- Place your instrument in its case when you’re not using it.
- Wipe down the instrument after use with a soft cloth. Pay special attention to the area around the bridge and wipe off any rosin residue.
- Keep your instrument out of extreme heat and cold, out of the sun, and away from heaters and air conditioners. Instruments like to stay at room temperature.
- Never leave your instrument in the car unattended. Always take it with you.
Bow Care
- Never, ever touch the bow hair! Always pick up and hold your bow at the frog.
- Loosen your bow each time you put it away (lefty loosey, righty tighty).
- You will need to rosin your bow, roughly once a week depending on how much you play.
Get Help!
If something looks funny, sounds funny, or feels funny, or if an accident happens with your instrument, tell your parents and your instructor.