Questions tagged [archeterie]
The art of making bows.
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Why are string bows so hairy?
All violin bows I have seen are designed to hold a width of at least 1cm of hair. However, in my string training, I was always taught to rotate the bow so that only the outer-most hairs contact the ...
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Why are modern string bows concave instead of convex?
Every bow that I have seen used to play an orchestral stringed instrument, regardless of the style of music being played, has the same concave design. By concave I mean that there is a slight curve ...
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Are there reasons to choose between a round-section or an octogonal-section bow?
The initial part of a violin, viola, or cello bow in modern models is always octogonal, but
the rest of the stick can be either of round section or octogonal-faceted.
Is it simply a different ...
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How does one change bow hair?
What are the steps to follow to unmount the hair from a bow and install a new set ?
What kind of tools and products do you need beside a new set of bow hair ?
How do you measure/adjust the length ...
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Can I build an EBow myself?
It's possible to get some crazy sounds using an EBow on the guitar. I know that it works by creating an electromagnetic field to move the strings. Has anybody tried to build one? Are any schematics ...