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    What is a violinist's bowstring made from?

    Question #102182. Asked by rtid. (Jan 07 09 12:33 PM)


    Rowena8482

    A quality bow will have horsehair. A cheaper one will use a man made material such as nylon.

    http://www.theviolinsite.com/violin_bows/index.html

    Jan 07 09, 1:26 PM
    Original22

    Nowadays, it's almost always horsehair.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bow_(music)

    Jan 07 09, 3:36 PM


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