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Depends on the bow. A compound bow has dials which you can use to either tighten of loosen it. Recurves and longbows are impossible to loosen;(

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What is the name of the device used to tighten a violin's bow?

You tighten the hair on a violin bow by turning its screw. Turn the screw clockwise to tighten and counterclockwise to relax the hair.


What is the name of the device used to tighten a bow?

You tighten the hair on a violin bow by turning its screw. Turn the screw clockwise to tighten and counterclockwise to relax the hair.


How do you loosen a violin's bow?

By the frog of the bow there is a metal peg. Twist that. If you notice that the stick is getting straighter, turn it the other way.


How do you loosen the hair of a violin bow?

By the frog of the bow there is a metal peg. Twist that. If you notice that the stick is getting straighter, turn it the other way.


What do you do when the adjusting screw on a violin bow won't turn?

If the adjusting screw on a violin bow won't turn, first ensure that it's not stripped or damaged. Apply a small amount of lubricant, such as graphite or a specialized bow screw lubricant, to help ease movement. If it remains stuck, gently wiggle the screw while turning to free it. If all else fails, consult a professional luthier for assistance to avoid damaging the bow.


How do you loosen a bow compass?

To loosen a bow compass, first, locate the screw or adjustment mechanism that secures the compass arms. Gently turn the screw counterclockwise to release the tension on the arms. If the arms are stuck, you may need to apply a small amount of lubricant to the joint before adjusting. Once loosened, you can adjust the arms to the desired width and then tighten the screw to secure them in place.


What is the llama part of a violin bow?

As a professional violin and bow maker and a violinist for 48 years, I can tell you there is no such thing. The bow consists of the stick, tip, frog and hair-which is horse hair. The frog parts are the button, screw, eyelet, underslide, slide, ferule, plugs and wedge.


Can a violin bow wear out?

yes it can get worn out if you touch the bow hairs enough. first it will start to turn brown then it will not play when you run the bow down the strings.


How violin produces vibrations?

When the bow is rubbed against the strings, microscopic hairs on the hair of the bow create immense friction with the string. This causes the string to vibrate rapidly. The vibrating string, in turn, causes the violin to vibrate.


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.