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The bow when pulled across the strings of the violin makes the strings vibrate and ring out the sound.  The bow is usually constructed of a very special chosen wood which then has horsehair stretched between both ends.  The different parts of the bow are as follow:

1. Stick                                                                           
2. Horsehair
3. Frog
4. Screw
5. Pad

First, the best bows are made from the pernambuco wood which comes from Brazil.  When a violin maker or bow maker is choosing the wood he is going to use he will always choose that which will have the best sound above anything else.

Second, for the horsehair that will be stretched between both ends, there are usually 150 to 200 hairs used which come from the horses’ tail.  White hair  rather than black hair is best because it will bring a much smoother sound.  Other less expensive materials that can be used instead of horsehair is nylon or synthetic hair.

Thirdly, there is the Frog which is the area that adjusts the ends of the hair and can be made from a variety of materials such as ebony, ivory and tortoiseshell.

Fourth, we have the screw at the very end which is what moves the frog to adjust the tension on the hair.

Fifth, the pad is just the leather or synthetic wrapping where the forefinger rests during the motion of the bow.

Maintaining the bow in good condition is just as important as keeping the violin in good condition.  It is recommended that when the bow is to be put away, it is to be loosened as to allow the bow to rest.  The hair should also be cleaned regularly to keep it in the best condition possible.

The Violin, instruments that can be mastered with practice and perseverance.  It is one of the most beautiful instruments you can learn to play.  The Suzuki violin method has  some very positive learning techniques violin players as young as three years  old can master. 

I personally began to playing the violin at the age of nine years old.  It was one of the greatest gifts my parents could have given me.  As children, the thought of having to spend hours inside practicing instead of being out playing with friends can be and will be at times very difficult.  However, the benefits that will be gained through the structure and discipline of learning to master this musical instrument, will in time far outweigh those discomforts. 

To play violin, let’s begin with the basics:  Violin Parts                           

1. The Scroll
2. Tuning Pegs
3. The Fingerboard
4. 4 Strings – G, D, A, E
5. Belly – The body
6. The F- Hole
7. The Bridge
8. The Tail Piece
9. Fine Tuners
10. 10. The Chin Rest