Holiday Gift Ideas for String Players
With the holidays fast approaching, I always hear from parents asking me what sort of thing they could get for their favorite string players. The first thing I mention is an upgrade of instrument and or bow. If this is not feasible, smaller items like rosin, mutes, tuners, strings, shoulder rests, rock stops, and apparel make great gifts!
Gift Idea Flyer
Teachers: To make things easy for you, I created a reproducible gift idea flyer for violin, viola, cello, and double bass.
Feel free to download the gift ideas PDF, copy, and pass them out to your students!
Alternatively, you can share the link to this web page.
Link to share: https://tinyurl.com/giftsforstrings
Scroll down for a list of gift suggestions by category…
Holiday Gift Ideas…
String Sets
Click here for my complete list of string suggestions!
Rosin for violin, viola, cello
Violin, viola, and cello players should seriously check out the new Rosin Guard from D’Addario. It is a silicone “bumper” that protects the rosin from breakage.
Rosin for double basses
Performance Mutes
Practice Mutes
Do you need an orchestra performance mute, or a heavier rubber or metal practice mute? The heavier mutes can reduce your instrument’s volume by about 50%, thereby allowing you to practice later at night as not to disturb family or neighbors.
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Heavy Practice Mute for Violin or Viola – Metal |
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Mudder Metal Violin Mute Practice Violin Silencer for 1/2, 3/4, 4/4 Violin, Silver |
$7.99 |
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Tuners
Tuners help students begin the learning process for tuning, including the use of their individual string fine tuners.
Shoulder Rests for Violin
- Fits 4/4 Violin
- Height and Width Adjustable
- Padded Curved Adjustable Base For Precise Fit
- Great For Players With Previous Injuries Or Arthritis
- Made in Germany
Shoulder Rests for Viola
- For 15″ – 16.5″ Viola | Black Finish | This adjustable viola shoulder rest is built to last!
- Specially Engineered Fixed Tilt: The unique computer-modeled design of the Everest Spring Collection Series Adjustable Viola Shoulder Rest raises the viola to an ergonomically correct and comfortable playing angle.
- Adjustable: Unscrew grippers and select alternate positions for best fit to the instrument. Designed to fit 15″ size violas, 15.5″ size violas, 16″ size violas, and 16.5″ size violas.
- Simple and Virtually Unbreakable: The Everest Adjustable Viola Shoulder Rest is made of a strong, high grade ABS material which provides both strength and flexibility, unlike the inexpensive polypropylene plastic that other shoulder rest manufacturers use.
- Improved Holding Legs and Foam: Identical and interchangeable parts for both the left and right legs means that there is no longer any need to be confused as to which leg attaches to which side of the body.
- Viola collapsible shoulder rest
- Collapsible feet for easy storage
- Kun patented locking device to limit rotation
- Fits 16″ Viola
- Height and Width Adjustable
- Padded Curved Adjustable Base For Precise Fit
- Great For Players With Previous Injuries Or Arthritis
- Made in Germany
Carbon Fiber Bows for Beginning to Intermediate Players
One main advantage of carbon fiber bows over wood is durability. Wood swells and contracts on a daily basis, is susceptible to warping, fragile to breaking, and requires constant care and maintenance. Carbon-fiber is none of these things. Almost impossible to break to, carbon-fiber bows maintain the shape they were made in and can be cleaned with just about any material. In addition, you get a lot more performance for your money than if you spent the same on a wood bow.
Shop Violin Bows | Viola Bows | Cello Bows | Double Bass Bows on Amazon. Just remember if it seems too good (cheap) to be true, it probably is not a decent quality bow.
Bow Upgrades for All Players
- SUPERIOR QUALITY TUNED TO YOUR BUDGET: This premium carbon violin bow offers quick response & bright, focused sound at a very affordable price. Supremely strong, stiff & well-balanced.
- HANDMADE BY EXPERT PROFESSIONALS: Unlike mass-produced bows, your Viotti carbon fiber bow is carefully crafted – by hand – by skilled violin & bow makers at an award-winning violin workshop.
- ONLY THE FINEST MATERIALS: From its ebony frog to its white Mongolian horse hair, this exquisite black bow is built for years of use. Weighs between 58-62 g. with elegant mother-of-pearl & nickel trim.
- SAFELY DELIVERED IN A HARD, STURDY CASE: Rest assured your Viotti violin bow will come to you safe & sound. Each bow is thoroughly inspected, then carefully packed & shipped in a professional bow case.
- SOPHISTICATED DESIGN FOR EXCEPTIONAL PLAYABILITY: Engineered for both comfort and precision, the Viotti carbon fiber violin bow offers smooth handling and fluid control, enabling players to perform with greater confidence and ease.
- SUPERIOR QUALITY TUNED TO YOUR BUDGET: This premium carbon viola bow offers quick response & bright, focused sound at a very affordable price. Supremely strong, stiff & well-balanced.
- HANDMADE BY EXPERT PROFESSIONALS: Unlike mass-produced bows, your Viotti carbon fiber bow is carefully crafted – by hand – by skilled bow makers at an award-winning violin workshop.
- ONLY THE FINEST MATERIALS: From its ebony frog to its white Mongolian horse hair, this exquisite black bow is built for years of use. With elegant mother-of-pearl & nickel trim.
- SAFELY DELIVERED IN A HARD, STURDY CASE: Rest assured your Viotti viola bow will come to you safe & sound. Each bow is thoroughly inspected, then carefully packed & shipped in a professional bow case.
- SOPHISTICATED DESIGN FOR EXCEPTIONAL PLAYABILITY: Engineered for both comfort and precision, the Viotti carbon fiber viola bow offers smooth handling and fluid control, enabling players to perform with greater confidence and ease.
- SUPERIOR QUALITY TUNED TO YOUR BUDGET: This premium carbon cello bow offers quick response & bright, focused sound at a very affordable price. Supremely strong, stiff & well-balanced.
- HANDMADE BY EXPERT PROFESSIONALS: Unlike mass-produced bows, your Viotti carbon fiber bow is carefully crafted – by hand – by skilled bow makers at an award-winning violin workshop.
- ONLY THE FINEST MATERIALS: From its ebony frog to its white Mongolian horse hair, this exquisite black bow is built for years of use. With elegant mother-of-pearl & nickel trim.
- SAFELY DELIVERED IN A HARD, STURDY CASE: Rest assured your Viotti cello bow will come to you safe & sound. Each bow is thoroughly inspected, then carefully packed & shipped in a professional bow case.
- SOPHISTICATED DESIGN FOR EXCEPTIONAL PLAYABILITY: Engineered for both comfort and precision, the Viotti carbon fiber cello bow offers smooth handling and fluid control, enabling players to perform with greater confidence and ease.
- Amazing carbon fiber Upright Bass bow ,Exquisite ebony frog with abalone slide and Parisian eye decoration. 4/4 size,Weight: about 133 g ,Length: about 76 cm.It is very suitable as a backup bow and even a practice bow.
- Using Natural Mongolian Horse Hair, it has great resilience, be easier to rosin and more durable.
- Superior balance and quick response,The way our Bass bow transmits string vibrations to your fingertips, you can feel every nuance of the playing,facilitating technique and enhancing personal expression
- Our German-Style Double Bass Bow is handmade of high-quality carbon fiber stick, It’s stronger, lighter and more stable than wooden bow.It’s temperature and humidity resistant, allowing you to play anywhere without any adjustments
- Having adhered the most demanding quality control procedures. All parts are fitted by an experienced craftsman from start to finish.Give this Bass bow a try.It is very suitable as a backup bow and even a practice bow.
Bows for Advancing Violin Players
- 4/4 Violin Bow – Graphite Diamond Weave Finish – Blended Acoustic Core – Brown Tint
- Traditional Frog Design Made by Walter Paulus with Xebony Engineered Ebony – Sterling Silver Winding – White Mother-of-Pearl Slide
- Nickel and Silver fittings – Moroccan Leather Grip – Metal Alloy Tip Plate – Silver Medal Horse Hair – Traditional Hand-Cut Wood Wedges and Plugs
- Individually Numbered – Limited 5-Year Warranty to Registered Owner
- CodaBow Model#DNA4
- CodaBow Model#DSA4
Bows for Advancing Viola Players
- Viola Bow – Graphite Diamond Weave Finish – Blended Acoustic Core – Brown Tint
- Traditional Frog Design Made by Walter Paulus with Xebony Engineered Ebony – Sterling Silver Winding – White Mother-of-Pearl Slide – Engraved “Coda” Eye Inlay
- Nickel and Silver fittings – Moroccan Leather Grip – Metal Alloy Tip Plate – Silver Medal Horse Hair – Traditional Hand-Cut Wood Wedges and Plugs
- 5-Year Limited Warranty to Original Registered Owner. Bow must be purchased from an authorized CodaBow dealer.
- Handcrafted in the USA! CodaBow Quality!
- Viola Bow – Blended Kevlar Core – Stunning Graphite Diamond Weave Finish – Brown Tint
- Traditional Frog made from Xebony Engineered Ebony by Walter Paulus – White Mother of Pearl Slide – Nickel Silver Inlay – Sterling Silver Winding
- Nickel Silver Fittings – Moroccan Leather Grip – Simulated Ivory Tip Plate – Silver Medal Horsehair – Traditional Hand-Cut Wood Wedges and Plugs
- 10-year Limited Warranty to Original Registered Owner. Bow must be purchased from an authorized CodaBow dealer.
- Handcrafted in USA!
Bows for Advancing Cello Players
- 4/4 Cello Bow – Graphite Diamond Weave Finish – Blended Acoustic Core – Brown Tint
- Traditional Frog Design Made by Walter Paulus with Xebony Engineered Ebony – Sterling Silver Winding – White Mother-of-Pearl Slide
- Nickel Silver Fittings – Moroccan Leather Grip – Metal Alloy Tip Plate – Silver Medal Horse Hair – Traditional Hand-Cut Wood Wedges
- 5-Year Limited Warranty to Original Registered Owner. Bow must be purchased from an authorized CodaBow dealer.
- Handcrafted in the USA! CodaBow Quality!
End Pin Anchors for Cello and Bass (Rock Stops)
Instrument & Bow Upgrade Packages
I highly recommend visiting your local string instrument specialty shop for the best service and selection of violins, violas, cellos, and double basses. Should you decide to shop online, please be very cautious of what you purchase, as there are lots of junky instruments online. I highly recommend speaking with a string teacher for their honest recommendation.
Polishing Cloths/Cleaners
- 12-inch x 12-inch untreated premium microfiber suede cloth
- Great for cleaning and polishing your string instrument
- Safe on all surfaces
- Stitch-free and non-linting so it will not scratch
- Specially designed for violin, viola, cello, and bass
- The ORIGINAL Hill Cleaner and Polish, not an imitation!
- A mild cleanser and polish combination
- Made in England
- Effective in getting rid of the stubborn rosin
- 1 Oz bottle
- The ideal daily-use cleaner and polish for all modern violin, cello, and viola finishes
- Just spray on and wipe off to immediately remove grime and fingerprints
- Provides a microthin protective layer that won’t build up
- Country of Origin: United States
- TIMELESS SHINE: Proven English formula for cleaning and reviving the finish on stringed instruments
- CONVENIENT SIZE: Available in 1.7 fl oz bottle
- Learn More: To discover the fantastic features of this product, see the Product Description below.
- Country of Origin: China
- Meoctrwh Violin Cleaner Care 4.2 oz, Multifunction Violin Cleaning, Polish, Rosin Remover 3 in 1, Rosin and Cleaning Cloth
- [WIDE RANGE OF APPLICATIONS]: Our beeswax polish is designed for use on modern , antique internal woods or wood musical instrument, including wooden veneers. Our fine bees wax formula can be used to treat all natural woods
- [NATURALLY FORMULA]:This wax is made entirely from natural beeswax, with no mystery ingredients. After all, the health of users is our top priority.
- [ESAY TO USE]: Clean the surface beforehand, apply a very thin layer of wax in the direction of the wood grain with a soft cloth, allow it to dry, and then polish with the wax.
- [EXCCELLENT EFFECT]:Our Beeswax Polish acts as a wood protector, as it feeds, protects and enhances the shine of all wooden surfaces, natural and finished. It seals and protects, giving your a long lasting, durable and natural looking shine.
- [NOTE]:Although the product is made of food-safe beeswax with natural ingredients, it is not edible.If you have any questions about our products, please contact us in time
Clothing/Apparel
- String bow – a funny retro orchestra t-shirt for violin players, viola, cello, string bass, violinist, orchestra geeks, concert master, conductor, moms and musicians. Makes a funny violin gift idea for a symphony orchestra student!
- Retro Orchestra Apparel Cello Player Cellist Tee Bassist Violist
- Lightweight, Classic fit, Double-needle sleeve and bottom hem
- Cello? Cello!
- Awesome design if you are a cellist, musician or a classical music lover! Every orchestra music needs a musical instrument like the cello!
- Lightweight, Classic fit, Double-needle sleeve and bottom hem
- Funny quote for wind instruments player of trumpet trombone Brass tuba euphonium baritone saxophone baritone playing in a brass band marching band or orchestra. This funny instrument player design is perfect for high school music class!
- Great for a college marching band competition. Try playing the french horn, tuba or trumpets! Try playing the french horn, tuba or trumpets! Great for a drum line or college marching band competition.
- Lightweight, Classic fit, Double-needle sleeve and bottom hem
- A funny retro orchestra t-shirt for cello players, orchestra geeks, concert master, conductor, moms and musicians. Makes a funny cello gift idea for a symphony orchestra student!
- Retro Orchestra Cello Shirt For Cellists. This Cello t-shirt is vintage.
- Lightweight, Classic fit, Double-needle sleeve and bottom hem
- This design is the perfect gift for every Orchestra Musician who loves playing the viola in a symphony orchestra.
- The ideal present for every violist who needs a viola bow, a viola stand, viola strings and a viola rosin.
- Lightweight, Classic fit, Double-needle sleeve and bottom hem
- Are you a Classical Music Lover? Are you looking for a birthday gift or Christmas Gift for a Classical Music Composer, Music Teacher, or Music Student? Then this funny Classical Music design is perfect for you
- This Orchestra Musician design is an exclusive novelty design. Grab this operatic music design as a gift for an Instrument Player, Music Teacher, and Classical Music Lover close to you
- Lightweight, Classic fit, Double-needle sleeve and bottom hem
- This design features the EADG strings of a violin in cool retro colors and a slightly distressed vintage style. The strings are the appropriate relative widths, though exaggerated to bring out the simplicity of the design. A cool, simple line says a lot!
- A great design for players in a symphony orchestra, conductors, and even students! Whether for Christmas, birthdays, father’s day or mother’s day. E A D G is ingrained in the mind of every violin student, and their lives revolve around those pegs.
- Lightweight, Classic fit, Double-needle sleeve and bottom hem
- Viola God’s Gift To Orchestra – Viola Instrument. 4 string instrument design.
- Alto-clef classical music gift perfect for any musician & viola-player who wants to stand out at orchestra rehearsal.
- Lightweight, Classic fit, Double-needle sleeve and bottom hem
- The ultimate gift for anyone who plays the Cello! Show up to your next orchestra rehearsal or concert in style with this simple, clean design that features a Cello worked into an EKG Heartbeat Pulse Line
- Official “Cello Player Gifts Shirts & T-Shirts for Cellists” Brand Cello Heartbeat TShirt
- Lightweight, Classic fit, Double-needle sleeve and bottom hem
- Perfect gift style design for those who play violin, fiddle, cello, viola, guitar, bass or any string instrument in a symphonic orchestra. Great for any guitarist or musician teacher, student, composer or string player who loves classical, jazz, bluegrass.
- Great gift style design for kids, teens, girls, boys, men, women, mom, dad, boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, wife, uncle, aunt, grandma, grandpa, friends, or family for birthdays, holidays, and Christmas.
- Lightweight, Classic fit, Double-needle sleeve and bottom hem
- This cool Bass tee with a vintage colored bass clef is nice stage wear and gift for bass players, musicians, bassists, e-bass, bass teachers, bass guitar players and instrumentalists with tuba or bassoon.
- Bass Player novelty with vintage colored bass clef for Bassists, Bass Players and Bands. Wear it on Concert, in school, university, bass lessons, on the street, everywhere. People will envy you for this bass player apparel.
- Lightweight, Classic fit, Double-needle sleeve and bottom hem
Violin T-Shirt Best Sellers…
- I Love to Play Violin t shirt hobby, Play Violin
- I love To Play Violin T shirt gift idea for christmas, a birthday, an anniversary, or any other present giving occasion. Get it for the violin player in your life!
- Lightweight, Classic fit, Double-needle sleeve and bottom hem
Viola T-Shirt Best Sellers…
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- Lightweight, Classic fit, Double-needle sleeve and bottom hem
- Viola personalized tshirts, Name Viola Tee Birthday Gift, Viola t shirt, personalized shirt, shirts women, Viola personalized t shirt for women, personalized gifts, Viola womens tshirts, Viola geschenke
- gift for women Viola birthday, Viola personalized name, Viola personalized work shirts for men, onkel geschenke, personalized Viola, Viola gifts, Customized First Name design for Viola funny, Viola personalized gift
- 8.5 oz, Classic fit, Twill-taped neck
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- 8.5 oz, Classic fit, Twill-taped neck
Cello T-Shirt Best Sellers…
- Are you or a friend or family member in a band or just love music? This Cat Playing Cello is very cool. The cat plays Jazz Cello very passionately. Ideal for a Musician or Cellist. Great present for a Cello music teacher or Cello music student.
- For Cat lovers and rockers! Musicians and Cellists who play for concerts, marching bands, school. Rock Cat Playing Cello. Funny Jazz Cello Cat. Sarcastic Stupid funny and will make people laugh! Great for Music Lovers! Rocker Cello Cat!
- Lightweight, Classic fit, Double-needle sleeve and bottom hem
- If you are an awesome cellist, then this cool cello design is just for you. Every orchestra for classical music needs the cello!
- Gift idea for Christmas, a birthday or any other present giving occasion. Get this present for the musician, cellist, cello player or music lover in your life!
- Lightweight, Classic fit, Double-needle sleeve and bottom hem
- NOTHING BEATS CELLO – SCISSORS ROCK PAPER Are you a Cellist? Grab this funny Cello quote t shirt for women men girls & boys. No matter if you playing in an orchestra, quartet, chamber orchestra or in classic concerts, you’ll love this cello player outfit.
- This kawaii cello tshirt is a fun birthday and christmas cello gifts idea for cellists. You’ve got all the other cello accessoires like cello tunner, strings, bags, cases, bow or stand, but not this cello quote shirt for cello beginner and pros.
- Lightweight, Classic fit, Double-needle sleeve and bottom hem
- Are you a Cello Player? Are you looking for a birthday gift or Christmas Gift for a Cellist? Then this funny Violoncello design is perfect for you
- This Orchestra Musician design is an exclusive novelty design. Grab this String Quartet design as a gift for a String Player, Music Teacher, and Classical Music Lover close to you
- Lightweight, Classic fit, Double-needle sleeve and bottom hem
- If you have a favorite musical instrument, then this cool cello design is just for you. Great gift for musicians who enjoys to play the cello.
- Gift idea for Christmas, a birthday or any other present giving occasion. Get this present for the special musician, cellist or cello player in your life!
- Lightweight, Classic fit, Double-needle sleeve and bottom hem
- Themed astronaut playing Cello for Men, Women, Kids, boys, girls who are Cello players, music lovers and outer space fans. Cute for mom, dad, brother, sister, son, daughter who loves to play musical instruments, Cello teacher, students & musicians.
- Play the Cello? Themed Cello gifts idea for musicians and cellists. Cute presents on birthdays or any occasions for Cello players, string instrument lovers and astronaut fans who listen to classical music in band concert and festivals.
- Lightweight, Classic fit, Double-needle sleeve and bottom hem
- Christian Jesus Worship Music Design for musicians and Violincello Cello Players and Cellists who love worship songs and instruments.
- Praise him with the strings Psalm 150:4
- Lightweight, Classic fit, Double-needle sleeve and bottom hem
- The ultimate gift for anyone who plays the Cello! Show up to your next orchestra rehearsal or concert in style with this simple, clean design that features a Cello worked into an EKG Heartbeat Pulse Line
- Official “Cello Player Gifts Shirts & T-Shirts for Cellists” Brand Cello Heartbeat TShirt
- Lightweight, Classic fit, Double-needle sleeve and bottom hem
- Bass Clef Keeping It Low Key t-shirt is perfect for bass clef musicians who play such instruments as the cello, bass guitar, trombone, tuba, and more.
- The distressed design on this shirt features the words “Keeping It Low Key” in white text surrounding the bass clef. Bass clef apparel makes great gifts for your favorite F-clef musician.
- Lightweight, Classic fit, Double-needle sleeve and bottom hem
- Funny choice for anyone who plays cello in an orchestra.
- Great idea for a proud cellist, a cello lover, or a cello player.
- Lightweight, Classic fit, Double-needle sleeve and bottom hem
Double Bass T-Shirt Best Sellers…
- Do you love playing the double bass? Grab this vintage 1934 Double Bass patent print t shirt and wear to your next rehearsal. A string orchestra would not be complete without a double bass player!
- This 1934 Double Bass Patent print illustration t shirt is perfect to be given as a gift to a musician who knows how to play a double bass or other string musical instrument.
- Lightweight, Classic fit, Double-needle sleeve and bottom hem
- This design will appeal to a professional or hobby bass player or young bassist with first bass guitar. Featuring the letters EADG relating to the strings on a 4-string bass string instrument. Perfect for Christmas, birthdays, Father’s Day or Mother’s Day.
- Great for stage wear, band practice, concerts or gigs – for bass guitar, electric bass, upright bass or double bass – for orchestra, jazz, classical, blues, folk or reggae musicians. Click brand link for more music designs.
- Lightweight, Classic fit, Double-needle sleeve and bottom hem
- This cool Bass tee with a vintage colored bass clef is nice stage wear and gift for bass players, musicians, bassists, e-bass, bass teachers, bass guitar players and instrumentalists with tuba or bassoon.
- Bass Player novelty with vintage colored bass clef for Bassists, Bass Players and Bands. Wear it on Concert, in school, university, bass lessons, on the street, everywhere. People will envy you for this bass player apparel.
- Lightweight, Classic fit, Double-needle sleeve and bottom hem
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