The Fascinating History of the Violin Bow
by Lori Dorn from Laughing Squid on (#5C82D)
Musician Henrietta Wayne of The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment (previously) shares the fascinating history behind the violin bow. As Wayne explained the size, structure and purpose of each bow, she demonstrated how each bow sounded on her violin.
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