A violin bow is a vital component in the art of playing the violin, a tool that has evolved over centuries and plays a crucial role in producing the instrument’s unique sound. Each time I play music, people are curious about this part of the violin they know nothing about: the bow. I have many…
For the untrained eye, a violin bow may appear as a mere accessory to the main instrument. However, for a musician, understanding the intricacies of a bow is as fundamental as mastering the violin itself. One of the critical parameters is the bow’s weight, which, more than its length, plays a pivotal role in shaping…
When the great Yehudi Menuhin was asked what he didn’t like about the violin, his answer was “The rosin!”. Yes, that sticky powder can be cumbersome. It sticks to the violin table, to the strings, to the bow sticks, and our hands! But, if managed properly, the rosin can be ok. We just need to…
Now, whether you have just bought your new instrument or have been playing for a while, you want to preserve that investment of yours, that little object you love. Yes, I am talking about your fiddle. You know or guess that the more you give to your violin, the more it will give back to…
Whether you have a new bow or a freshly re-haired bow, it is essential to put rosin on it to make any sound at all. Bows without rosin can’t be played. How to rosin a bow? Break in your rosin with sandpaper. Gather the dust with your bow hair. Do that a couple of times….
The bow is made out of wood, hair (horsetail hair), and the frog is mainly made out of ebony. The wooden stick is delicately cambered with heat. So, what do we have to preserve when we store our bow? You need to preserve the wood and camber of your bow, as the hair will likely…