What is different in double bass bows with black hair?

The black hair is the coarsest and strongest and used almost exclusively in double bass bows. It 'grabs' the string better and is said to give a grittier sound.

1. What are the two different bows bowing styles used when playing the double bass?
2. What are the different types of double bass bows?
3. How many hairs does a double bass bow have?

What are the two different bows bowing styles used when playing the double bass?

Playing style

Like other violin and viol-family string instruments, the double bass is played either with a bow (arco) or by plucking the strings (pizzicato).

What are the different types of double bass bows?

First of all, it is worth knowing that there are two types of style of double bass bows. There's the German style and the French style. The difference between these two lines in the “frog” or grip area of the bow. German bows have a wider frog, which sits better in the palm of the player.

How many hairs does a double bass bow have?

Have you ever wondered how many hairs are in your bow? Approximately 150 hairs are required for a violin bow. Viola, cello, and bass bows require incrementally more hairs with the bass bow using in excess of 300 hairs.