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I don't know what it was first made of, but the violin bow is mostly commonly made out of pernambuco wood throughout most of it's history. This wood is popular for making bows because it is flexible and "bouncy".
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 16y agoThe bows are made of fiberglass, special woods, or sometimes composites like carbon fiber, and horsehair to string the bow.
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∙ 12y agothe bow on a violin,viola,chello and other string instruments it is made out of horse hair.
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∙ 12y agoPrimarily, Horse Hair and the tail specifically.
I've heard that some were made with cow intestines.
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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.
How many strings does a violin bow have?
A violin has four strings, E, A, D, G; made from cat gut and wire. The bow does not have strings, its is made of horse hair, normally taken from the tail.
What is the best type of violin bow to get a violinist as a gift?
Some of the best types of violin bows will be made out of the wood pernambuco. An authentic pernambuco is a strong wood that is resilient and the bow will last a long while. Brazilwood is also a good wood for a violin bow.
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
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.
How many strings does a violin bow have?
A violin has four strings, E, A, D, G; made from cat gut and wire. The bow does not have strings, its is made of horse hair, normally taken from the tail.
What is the best type of violin bow to get a violinist as a gift?
Some of the best types of violin bows will be made out of the wood pernambuco. An authentic pernambuco is a strong wood that is resilient and the bow will last a long while. Brazilwood is also a good wood for a violin bow.
What is the stick of the bow made of?
Violin bows can be made of wood or carbon fiber or they can be a mixture of the two.
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
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 violin played with?
bow
When was the violin bow perfected?
who perfected the violin? (major invented)
What are the two ways a musical sound cam be made on a violin?
Using the bow or plucking the string.
True or false a violin string made out of horsehair?
False. The bow hair can be horsehair but the strings are not.
What is a ferrule for on a violin bow?
Hold Horsehairs in place on bow?
