WorksheetsPreparing the Bow
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What part of the bow do you have to tighten?
The stick
The hair
The frog
The tip
What part of the bow do you move to make the loosening/tightening adjustments?
The stick
The hair
The frog
The tightening screw
Do you play the violin with loose bow hair or tightened bow hair?
Loose Hair
Tightened hair
What common phrase helps you remember which direction to turn the tightening screw?
Righty-Tighty, Lefty-Loosy
Fair and square, don't touch the hair
Use this song to know left is wrong
When you are not using your bow, should the hair be tightened or loosened?
Tightened
Loosened
What is rosin made from?
Maple syrup
Tar
Tree Sap
Honey
Do we want bow hair to be smooth or sticky?
Smooth
Sticky
Do you put rosin on loosened or tightened bow hair?
Loosened Hair
Tightened Hair
What do you do when you are done with rosin?
Leave it on a chair
Throw it in the trash
Put it safely back in the case or box
Wash it with soap and water
What must you do with rosin to get a cleaner instrument sound?
Use as much rosin as possible
Leave your rosin in the sun before you use it
Clean your strings after you finish playing
Use the same rosin for as long as possible
