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Horse hair is used to make violin bows.

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What kind of bow is used for a violin?

Wood with horse hair.


Is troka the hair on a violin bow in Finland?

Yes, in Finland, Troka refers to the hair of a horse's tail used to make the "string" of a violin bow.


What is the name of the device used to tighten a violin's bow?

You tighten the hair on a violin bow by turning its screw. Turn the screw clockwise to tighten and counterclockwise to relax the hair.


What material is used to make a bow for a violin?

The material is Horse Hair :)


What is the sick for violin called?

The bow. The hair (the part that touches the string) on the bow is made of horse hair. Be careful not to touch it or you will stain it.


What is the name of the device used to tighten a bow?

You tighten the hair on a violin bow by turning its screw. Turn the screw clockwise to tighten and counterclockwise to relax the hair.


What is the hair on a bow on a violin called?

I think just called hair.


How does the bow of a violin help the violin play?

The bow of the violin is what makes the sound that you are most familiar with as a stringed instrument sound. Violinists put rosin (maple sap) on their bows to help the bow hair (horse hair) get friction on the strings. Hope this was helpful!


Where in the world is the best violin bow hair found?

On a horse.


What is a bow made out of?

A bow is used for string instrument like violin, viola, cello, and base. the stick is made out of wood and the hair you use to play with is horse hair. The hair needs to be rosined before you play.


What is the name of the stick which is used to play the violin?

First of all its NOT called a stick its called a bow it is the source of sound fora violin.


What is the bow is a bow on the violin?

It vibrates the string by pulling it across the string. The hair on the bow has rosin applied to it making it sticky.