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The short wooden stick inside a violin, which is wedged between the front and back of a violin - just under the bridge for the strings - is called the sound post.
If the sound post becomes loose - or even falls out through one of the f-shaped sound holes which are cut into the front of the violin - the sound produced by the instrument would be greatly reduced because there is no way for the vibrations from the strings to be passed from under the bridge directly to the back of the violin.
If you try to tune-up the strings and then play a violin with no sound post in place, there is a high risk that the front of the violin will soon get a bad crack in the wood. This can easily happen because the stretched strings exert a high pressure on the bridge and the bridge would be supported by nothing but the very thin wood which is used to make the top of the instrument.
To re-position a loose sound post you must use a specially-made metal gadget known as a "sound post positioning tool". To use the tool, its sharp end must first be inserted into a small slit you should find in the side of the sound post. You can then use the tool to hold the sound post and pass it carefully through one of the f-shaped sound holes which are cut into the front of the violin. Then you must use the tool to wedge the sound post firmly into position between the front and back of the instrument.
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This repair should not be performed as a DIY project as damage to the instrument can occur. The cost is often minimal especially if other items are purchased or other repairs are performed.
Dave Lashof
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 7y agoIt's called a Bow. It is made from exotic wood such as Pernambuco from Brazil. Horse hair is attached at both ends and when rosin is applied, it vibrates the strings of the violin, creating the sound.
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∙ 14y agoIf you mean the stick that stands up against the back and the front pieces of the violin, it is a sound post.
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∙ 15y agoIt's called the bow. It's called the bow. It's called the bow. And the hair is horsehair.
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∙ 9y agoIt is called the bow.
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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 is the violin stick made of?
It's not a stick for starters. It is called a bow. The top is wood but the part you rub across the strings is horse hair. :)
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.
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.
What call the stick of violin?
I believe the violin stick you are talking about is called a bow. Usually bows are made out of wood and horsehair. When the horsehair is drawn across the string, the violin will produce sound (if rosin is on the horsehair). The wood of the bow basically keeps the horsehair tight and provides a place for the musician to grip the bow. I hope this answers your question.
What is the name of the stick on a violin?
The stick on the violin is called the scroll.
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 is the stick called used on a violin?
The bow.
How does a violin make a noise?
When the bow is stroked across the strings, they vibrate and the sound travels into the f-holes and bounce off against the sound post, which is a wooden stick standing up from floor to ceiling of the inside of the violin. This then travels throughout the inside of the violin, causing vibration.
What is the violin stick made of?
It's not a stick for starters. It is called a bow. The top is wood but the part you rub across the strings is horse hair. :)
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.
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.
What is the correct name for a violin stick?
A "bow."
How do you play the violin in ghost story island?
just use the stick thing and glide it on the violin.
What call the stick of violin?
I believe the violin stick you are talking about is called a bow. Usually bows are made out of wood and horsehair. When the horsehair is drawn across the string, the violin will produce sound (if rosin is on the horsehair). The wood of the bow basically keeps the horsehair tight and provides a place for the musician to grip the bow. I hope this answers your question.
What is a violin creator called?
Who created the violin????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
What is a boy violin called?
A violin is a violin. They are not alive and don't have genders.
