Why is the violin bow heavier at the frog and lighter at the tip? Why is this not true in the case of a viola?
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Answer:
On a bowed string instrument, a bow stroke is the movement of the bow back and forth perpendicularly across the string, from the frog to the tip and from the tip to the frog, producing sound. Multiple notes in one bow stroke are indicated by the use of slurs.
Answer:
Hmm. I think this is not a universal rule (violin bows are heavier at the frog and lighter on the tip vs viola bows are vice versa)
This will always depend on the violinist. Some of them prefer heavier tips for more power or tone; or lighter tips for more dexterity or control; or a heavier one that behaves like a lighter one (a balanced bow).
Explanation:
As long as it weighs near 60 grams from frog to tip + or - 2 grams, it would be fine. It depends on you and what you are playing. Just take note that balance is the more important.