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It is bad to touch the horsehair on the bow because on your hand and fingers there is an oil and dirt and when that comes in contact with the horsehairs, it gets on it and then oil could change the hair and make it dirty which is not good. It also will make the horsehair not playable after time as well.

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True or false a violin string made out of horsehair?

False. The bow hair can be horsehair but the strings are not.


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 kind of hair is the bow for instrument made from?

The bow for string instruments, such as violins and cellos, is typically made from horsehair. This horsehair is preferred for its strength, elasticity, and ability to hold rosin, which helps produce sound when drawn across the strings. Some modern bows may also use synthetic materials designed to mimic the properties of traditional horsehair.


How do you apply rosin to a violin bow?

Community Answer 1If you have not used the rosin on your bow before, take a nail file and file the top of the rosin down so that it looks a bit scratchy. Then run the scratchy side of the rosin up and down the horsehair of the bow in long even strokes. You know you have enough rosin on your bow when you draw the bow across the string and it leaves a white rosin trace. Remember to wipe off your strings with a towel when you're done playing to keep the rosin from building up. When applying rosin to the string do not touch the horsehair with your hand because the oils from your hand will ruin the horsehair if you touch it too much.______________________________Community Answer 2Only poor quality or old rosin needs to be scratched before use. I would recommend that having a clear tone tells you when you have enough rosin, if you go as far as leaving rosin dust on the string, you definitely have enough.


How does the violin produce sound?

vibrations between the rosin on the horsehair bow on the metal string produces a voice like music


The bow that string players usually use to produce sound on their instruments is a slightly curved stick strung tightly with?

Horsehair


The bow that string players usually use to produce sound on their instruments is slightly curved stick strung tightly with?

Horsehair


Does a violinist bow have horsehair on it?

False, bow hair is made out of horse hair. Strings are either made out of sheep intestines (NOT 'cat gut'), Metal or synthetic fibres.


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 violins come with bows that are made with horse hair instead of synthetic fiber?

The FV1 Electric Violin comes with a horsehair bow and a case included


How many pieces of horse hair dose a violin bow have?

A typical violin bow has around 150 to 200 strands of horsehair. The exact number can vary depending on the bow's design and the preferences of the bow maker. These strands are crucial for producing sound, as they create friction against the violin strings when played.


When was Horsehair crab created?

Horsehair crab was created in 1848.