How to String Violin Bow for Beautiful Music

The beautiful tones from a violin are partially affected by the type of violin bow used to play the instrument. Selection of the wood and of the hair for the bow determines the price of the bow and the quality of music played. Bow hair wears over time from playing the violin and from applying resin. You will need to string a violin bow with new hair when replacement is needed. As a musician, you should already be familiar with the different parts of the violin bow. Proper stringing of the violin bow will create better music from your instrument.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Violin Bow
• Violin Bow Hair Replacement
• Violin Eyelet Replacement

1. Remove the old bow hair attachment piece from the violin bow. Lift the top section from the tip of the bow. Unscrew the frog piece located on the violin bow.

2. Insert the top portion of the replacement hair into the tip of the violin bow. Screw the bottom portion to the frog piece located on the violin bow.

3. Unscrew the screw at the base of the bow from the mortise eyelet and the frog. Unscrew the eyelet. Screw a new eyelet into the frog. Place the frog back into the mortise. Place the screw back into the hole at the base of the violin bow.

4. Tighten the screw until the playing tension on the violin bow is approximately 1/4 an inch from the cambre (center of the bow) piece.

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[goodselfme]

on 8/5/2009 Thank you for the tips on stringing my violin bow.

[Mitestarossa]

on 8/5/2009 Excellent advice for stringing your violin bow.