Apple has made the tech world more colorful with the iMac colors seeping into peripherals and even non-Mac computer cases and accessories. But one place I did not expect to see a colorful trend was when I opened up my Strings magazine. Violinists can now choose colored shoulder rests, brightly dyed bow hair, and even colored composite bows. That’s a big change from the boring black, white, and wood world of the classics. I assume these accessories are popular for kids learning to play and perhaps musicians in the pop world. I doubt they will become trendy for classical players. I don’t think I’ll take the plunge.