How do improve the tone on my violin?

Question: How do improve the tone on my violin!?

i don't know if i am just bad at it or if it's my bow, violin, or strings; but does any one know how to improve the tone!?
And if anyone new the right type of bow to use!. (lengh) Mine is a 1/2 i think!.!.!.20-25"!?Www@QuestionHome@Com

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:

It may be that the instrument itself is the problem!. I assume you're taking lessons - what does your instructor say!? Can your instructor get better sound out of it than you do!? If so, he or she can tell you what techniques to use to obtain better tone!.

When I bought a new flute, I was amazed at how much more beautiful it was!. They were made of the same material, but one was just far superior in quality!. Same things when my sister (a professional cellist) bought a new instrument!. It was expensive, but the sound was glorious!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I read an article recently about studies done on the old violins built by the original masters that sell for millions of dollars now!. Apparently the wood contains a certain kind of mold that enhances desirable tonal properties!.

The overall quality of the wood makes a difference too!. Obviously an instrument built with greater attention to those kinds of details will be more expensive, but if you're really serious it might be something to consider!.

Otherwise, I can only pass along the advice usually given to guitarists: "It's all in the fingers!."Www@QuestionHome@Com

tighten your bow hairs, get better strings or maybe a better violin!? i'm not sure but good luck=]Www@QuestionHome@Com

tune it and tighten your strings on your bow!?

It's just a guessWww@QuestionHome@Com