The strings on my violin bow keep breaking?

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Well, first off, they're not really strings -- they're hairs. I'd first figure out whether you have horsehair or synthetic hairs. Secondly, I'd see whether the little knob you use to keep the boy it the case is rubbing the wrong way against the hairs. Thirdly, I'd see whether all the hairs are coming off in the same place -- middle of the boy? by the frog? at the tip? If it's by the frog, then something is wrong with how they've been affixed. If they're breaking in the middle of the bow, the hairs are worn out. If at the tip? same problem as with the frog. If you have a decent bow, then getting it rehaired is the answer -- anywhere from 40 -100 dollar depending on your area of the country. If your bow is complete crap and you want to upgrade (and you want to continue playing for some time) a good bow might be anywhere from 200 - 1000 dollars. If you have some time and a little money saved, I'd look into Coda bows -- google them and see what you think!...Show more

When was the last time you had your bow rehaired? This should fix the problem, and should be done at least once a year, more often if you are an advanced player. Some places do this for roughly $15, and will be much better than just getting a new bow. Also, you may not have your bowhairs loose enough when you leave it in your case after a playing session....Show more

Loosen your bow. That could have a lot to do with it. If your bow isn't too expensive, just buy a new one. (You can get a cheap one for about $20-$30...better ones are more expensive) If it is, get it rehaired. That can cost a lot, though so it's really only worth it if your bow is expensive.
Another problem could be that you're pulling the hairs off after they break. If you yank them out after they break, it pulls the others out a little. That would cause them all to fall out more. When you see them broken, you should clip them off with scissors...it will leave little pieces at the end but that's better than ruining your whole bow....Show more

what you need to do is go to your nearest violin repair shop and have your bow rehaired. The bow is fine, but it does need to be rehaired on occasion. A rehairing can cost around 20-25 dollars....Show more

first, what company is your bow from? how much did it cost? without these facts, i'm not sure i can determine if it's your bow, or the way that you are using it. first, try to loosen up your bow after you practice or use it. doing this will get rid of your wood bending. also, maybe you are using your bow too tight....Show more