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Your Violin Bow – It’s Just Elementary Physics

by Manuel Marino | Violin

As your violin skills and passion develop, it’s essential that your violin bow Violin - How-to Take Care Of Your Bow - Safely Cleanse Your Violin Bow To keep your violin bow as attractive and well-maintained as your violin, it needs to be cleaned. You can purchase wood polishes for this purpose, but polishing should only be done every few months. While the violin and strings should be wiped down with a cloth after each use, the… evolves with them. Your first bow was likely chosen for durability and protection against accidents, perhaps even an all-synthetic bow for your initial learning and introduction to the violin’s intricacies. As you progress, it’s wise to keep that initial bow as a backup, as it may come in handy if your more advanced bow breaks during an important performance.

Your bow should evolve along with your skills and needs. As you grow, the size and weight of the bow may need to change accordingly. More importantly, the materials and construction will adapt to your strength, speed, and playing style. While the bow is only as effective as the player using it, a high-quality bow can significantly enhance your everyday play and help showcase …

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