How to Tighten Violin Bow Hair - Fiddle Lessons for Beginners OnlinesteemCreated with Sketch.

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As you play your violin the hair of your bow needs to be at a certain tension in order to get the best sound without uncontrolled bouncing. A simple rule of thumb is to have a pencil width between the stick and the hair at the middle of the bow. Tighten or loosen with the nut at the bottom of your bow to get the correct tension.

NOTE: When you are done playing you need to loosen your bow hair. This is important because your if left tight your hair will stretch and c slip out of the frog. If left tight the hair can also cause your bow to warp, ouch!! So get into the habit of loosening your hair after each music session.

Did you know that the hair on a bow comes from a horse's tail? Yep.

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