How to Rosin your bow: By KennedyViolins.com

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[glitterglamerous96]

hello.i have a problem...........i've been rubbing my bow the the rosin.....but it doesnt seem that the rosin is sticking 2 the bow.....i dunno what 2 do.help

[KennedyViolins]

@glitterglamerous96

Hello,

Did you scrape the rosin cake with the initial application? You should scrape the surface of the rosin with a knife or fork to "break it in," then the rosin will stick.

[Ninjujitsu]

Jimmy Paige begs to differ.

[KennedyViolins]

Nothing works as well as REAL horse hair. Synthetic hairs tend to not retain rosin well and are not as responsive.

[DEUTSCHLANDDUDE]

thansk for your prompt reply. I will certainyl try it n get back to you. I jsut keep rubbin the rosin not knowing how much to apply..guess its trail n error. How is nylon as a cheper option to horsehair-to make a bow at home?

[KennedyViolins]

Well, I think I'd have to see the violin set-up to properly diagnose the issue but in all probability, you just have too much rosin on the bow. You can try to shake it off or clean off the excess with a very clean cotton cloth. Hope this helps!

[KennedyViolins]

Hello,

Scraping the rosin cake when it is new helps with the initial application. You can scrape it with just about anything (knife, fork...)

[DEUTSCHLANDDUDE]

I built a hommade spike fiddle-one stringed ( metal string) and have a long long horse hair bow. Iam facing the same poblem as mikebagel27...i go on rubin rosin to the bow, the string becomes white and the sound is rough, and squeeks when i try to play a note..dunno wat to do..how much rosin to rub...can u please help? I am an Indian musician. thanks

[exc123]

Thanks - Do you recommend scraping the rosin 1st with a key or something to gt the dust on the bow better?

[mikebagel27]

thanks for taking the time. It actually helps alot, and sounds better too. good day to you!