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The Basics Of A Violin Bow – A Value And Grade Manual

by | Music, Violin

Violins with bows and music
Photo by Photo Phiend

A violin bow Your Violin Bow - It's Just Elementary Physics - As your violin skills and passion develop, it's essential that your violin bow 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… is primarily a flexible stick, usually made of wood, with a semi-elastic material stretched from end to end. It is a musical instrument intended to be drawn and pulled across violin strings, causing them to vibrate and produce audible sounds.

Types of violin bows:

  1. Tropical Hardwood: Tropical hardwood violin bows are commonly made from brazilwood. They are affordable and readily available, making them ideal for beginners and early intermediate players.
  2. Pernambuco: Pernambuco violin bows are heavier and harder compared to those made of brazilwood. They are sensitive, dense, and elastic, with a soft feel that makes them extremely comfortable to use. Pernambuco bows produce a rich, full sound. However, due to the scarcity of pernambuco wood, bows made from it are rare and expensive.
  3. Carbon Fiber: Carbon fiber violin
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“The Basics Of A Violin Bow – A Value And Grade Manual”