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Chats to violin students on how to study the violin, 1895
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1CHAPTER III.
3The Bow and Bowing.
5I propose devoting most of this chapter to the bow and its uses. The present make of bows was perfected by Francois Tourte of Paris at the end of last century, and as it seems to be of all possible assistance to players in the way of lightness and elasticity it will probably not require altering or improving. The wood principally used is of the Brazilian lance, as it is the wood combining firmness with the greatest pliability and lightness.
7No bows yet made are equal to those of Tourte, and as the demand for them is always on the increase and the supply has ceased, they are to-day at a very high value, which is likely considerably to increase. The finest white hair after being carefully cleansed and assorted (as it is stronger and less greasy) is used for violin bows. The nut is usually made of ebony or ivory.
9It is of great importance to a performer to possess a good bow (second only to having a good violin) as it enables him to overcome difficulties more easily and considerably assists in perfecting his execution.
11The art of correctly bowing a passage cannot be too
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