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You use the bow just as much as you would on a violin. You can do plain bowing, or spaccato (bounce the bow) or col legno [col leno] (Use the wood to either strike the wood or pull across as you would the hair side.)
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 15y agono it would still make a noise that would be the same but the bow for a cello is longer than one for a violin do it would be very hard to play because you arm can not stretch as far when you are holding up a violin as to when you are playing a cello on the ground
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∙ 16y agoThe strings of a guitar can be bowed, but they are not designed for that. That is why the bridge of a violin is curved, to hit one string at a time.
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∙ 12y agoYes. You just have to know how to make the cello sound like the violin, even though they're in different clefs. =)
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∙ 8y agoA 'cello is usually played with a bow, however, it may also be played with the fingers, by strumming or plucking.
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What is used to play a violin?
you were very vauge in your question but i will answer it the best i can. to play a violin you would use a bow ( a long stick with horsehair on it) and your fingers.
Can you use a crayon to wax a violin bow?
No. Use rosin to care for the bow, not wax.
What is the name of the stick which is used to play the violin?
First of all its NOT called a stick its called a bow it is the source of sound fora violin.
How can you play violin?
buy a violin and bow go to a violin teacher and practise
When was the violin bow perfected?
who perfected the violin? (major invented)
What is used to play a violin?
you were very vauge in your question but i will answer it the best i can. to play a violin you would use a bow ( a long stick with horsehair on it) and your fingers.
Can you use a crayon to wax a violin bow?
No. Use rosin to care for the bow, not wax.
What is that a violinist may use one during and take one after the concert?
A bow (different pronunciations: they use a bow to play the violin and they can bow to the audiences applause afterwards)
What is the name of the stick which is used to play the violin?
First of all its NOT called a stick its called a bow it is the source of sound fora violin.
What Different uses for rosin?
A main use for rosin is to put it on a violin bow before playing, which gives the bow grip.
How can you play violin?
buy a violin and bow go to a violin teacher and practise
What is the violin played with?
bow
When was the violin bow perfected?
who perfected the violin? (major invented)
What is a ferrule for on a violin bow?
Hold Horsehairs in place on bow?
How is the violin viola cello and double bass held and played?
The violin and viola rests on the shoulder with the chin resting on it. You use a bow on all of these instruments.
What do you use for lubricating the strings of a violin for smooth playing?
you put it on the bow not the strings it is called rosin
What is the sick for violin called?
The bow. The hair (the part that touches the string) on the bow is made of horse hair. Be careful not to touch it or you will stain it.
