Playing is a fantastic skill. Most people who can play develop their brain skills more. The violin is a well-known instrument of the string instrument family. An orchestra is made up of several stringed instruments, of which about half are violins. Knowing how to play well with the bow is very important. Equally important is also the awareness that it is not enough to take the bow and play: it must be prepared so that it can be used.
Steps
Step 1. Gently take the violin out of the case
It's just as fragile as it looks - be careful when handling it.
Step 2. Use the screw to loosen or tighten the hair of the bow
But be careful not to screw it in or loosen it too much: see the Tips section for a method to check if the screws are tightened correctly.
Step 3. Turn the screw to the right to screw in the hair of the bow
If your hands are sweaty, wet, or if you just find it hard to turn your waist, try covering it up with your shirt or a piece of fabric. The process should get a lot easier.
Step 4. Apply the rosin to the headband using the rock-shaped material that is kept in the case
It is also called rosin. Make sure the surface is rough and grainy. If not, sharpen it with a nail file or sandpaper.
Step 5. Use the rosin and rub it on the hair of the bow, working up and down about 5-6 times
If you feel like going through more steps, even better. You can find out the effects of applying different amounts of Greek pitch in the Tips section.
Step 6. Congratulations
You've got your bow ready and it's time to play the way you do!
Advice
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Applying different amounts of pitch can have different effects:
- Too little Greek pitch will make a terrible sound. It will be dull and rough.
- Too much rosin will produce an excessive amount of dust, which may spread through the air or fall on your violin in the form of a white powder. It will also be sticky. The sound produced will be overly rich - you can simply clean the violin using a cloth.
- The right amount of rosin will produce a nice sound and help keep the violin clean.
- Remember that the violin screws screw on the right and loosen on the left.
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There are a few ways to tell if your headband is screwed on correctly:
- Look at the bow strings. If they hang down or not straight, then the headband will be too loose.
- If you think the bow is screwed in the right way, insert your index finger between the strings and the shaft. If your finger can fit comfortably, the headband is screwed in the right way.
- If the wooden part is bent outward, the bow must be loosened.
- Be gentle with the bow, but if needed, play hard. You can do this by adding some pressure or speed.
- This applies to all stringed instruments that use a violin bow, such as viola, cello, bass, etc.
Warnings
- Do not sharpen the pitch too much, as it may break.
- If all the hair breaks, don't try to fix it. Have them fixed by the manufacturing company, or buy a new headband.
- If several hairs break, be sure to re-thicken the headband. Uneven hair distribution can cause unbalanced pressure on one side of the headband. If not adjusted, it could cause the bow shaft to sag.
- Do not touch the hair of the bow, the grease of your skin could mix with the rosin causing a low and hoarse sound.
- If a bow hair breaks, cut it as close to the base as possible with a nail clipper or small scissors.
- Never rest the tip of the headband on the ground. It is very fragile and could be damaged if not used correctly.
- Pitch is sticky, don't touch it.
