Abstract: A bow for a musical instrument is provided where the bow includes a bowstick having a proximal end configured to be grasped by a user and a distal end remote from the proximal end, the distal end being provided with a stylus configured for use with a capacitive touch screen. The stylus may include a touch screen contact portion for contacting a touch screen and a bow attachment portion for attachment to a bow of a musical instrument. The stylus allows a musician using the bow to interact with a touchscreen device without having to release the bow.