The article offers tips for selecting a bow. The type of material, including brazilwood, pernambuco, fiberglass or carbon-fiber, should be considered. A bow that will give a smooth broad sound should be selected. Weight and balance should be considered, and the average bow weights for the violin, viola and cello are presented. One should choose a bow that complements his or her violin. The other elements that should be taken into consideration are shape and price.