Can I play Musical Saw with a Double Bass bow?

1. Can you play a saw with a bow?
2. Can any saw be a musical saw?
3. Can you use a violin bow on a double bass?
4. Can you use a cello bow on a double bass?

Can you play a saw with a bow?

Playing the saw with a bow is very similar to playing a violin or cello. The longer the saw you are able to control the way you must hold it, and the longest saw you can find is better, since the duration of the hum can be lengthened.

Can any saw be a musical saw?

Playing music can only be done on a saw made specifically for music. Really not so! Any non-electric, full-bladed carpenter's handsaw plays.

Can you use a violin bow on a double bass?

Like other violin and viol-family string instruments, the double bass is played either with a bow (arco) or by plucking the strings (pizzicato). When employing a bow, the player can either use it traditionally or strike the wood of the bow against the string.

Can you use a cello bow on a double bass?

Aside from some experimental pieces, a cello bow will not work on a bass. The weight difference is significant; approximately 80 g for a cello bow, at least 130 g for a bass. A bass bow is somewhat shorter and has a much wider band of hair.