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The bow hair on a violin bow usually consists of some 150 to 170 strands, so if individual hairs become loose or tear, there is no need to have the violin bow rehaired right away. This is a normal sign of wear and tear and has no effect whatsoever on the playing characteristics of the bow.
- Why is my bow hair so loose?
- How do you tighten loose hair bows?
- What is the hair on a violin bow called?
Why is my bow hair so loose?
When the environment gets very humid, the hair on the bow will stretch. This could cause a lengthening of the bow hair which might make it difficult to tighten all the way. If this happens, DO NOT continue to tighten your bow past the resistance that your tension screw will give you!
How do you tighten loose hair bows?
Rules for Tightening Your Bow
- Place the end of a standard pencil between the bow hair and stick, at the bow's center. Tighten until you feel the pencil fit within the space. ...
- Until you get more familiar with this technique, keep a short golf pencil in plain sight in your violin case.
What is the hair on a violin bow called?
The bow hair is made of a hank of horsehair. A single violin bow will use between 160 and 180 individual hairs. These hairs are all attached next to each to form a ribbon. Unusually thick hairs and kinked hairs are removed so that only straight hairs are used. Bow hair made of horsehair.
