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These lashings, like the chords of a stringed instrument, resounded as if vibrated by a violin bow. The sledge slid along in the midst of a plaintively intense melody.

The first record also included "Dazed and Confused," with Page famously using a violin bow on the dragon guitar, which he played on every electric song on the record.

Page looks back at 50 years of Led Zeppelin

Ruth Lester, Consultant Plastic Surgeon at the children's hospital and a multi-talented violinist, swapped her scalpel for a violin bow during a classical charity concert as part of Birmingham Children's Hospital Charity's Big Gig - a month of musical fundraising taking place throughout September.

Ruth swaps scalpel for violin; BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL HAS THOUSANDS OF SUPPORTERS AND FUNDRAISERS. EACH WEEK WE TELL THE STORY OF ONE OF THE HOSPITAL'S DEDICATED CHARITY CHAMPIONS..

In seconds, it can transform from a spoon to a violin bow to a video-game controller.

Superhero hand: how a 10-year-old boy designed a hand that works for him

This exhibition will feature some of the world's top DJs and a unique painting style using a violin bow.

American dreaming; The month-long Diffusion: Cardiff International Festival of Photography has been launched. Tyler Mears discovers what's in store

Brusilow turned in his violin bow for the baton and created his own Philadelphia Chamber Symphony.

Shoot the Conductor

"I found my dad's saw and started sneaking off to play it in the shed using my school violin bow until I was caught by my parents.

He's Yorkshire's musical Saw Man

Her feet are the violin bow and the floor is the violin.

Artistry's delicate balance: does virtuosity underpin or undermine a 21st-century approach to ballet?

He has evoked "Garrett-mania'' -- especially in his native Europe -- with his good looks, long blonde hair, rock star attire, dashing stage presence (he's been known to pose with his violin bow between his teeth) and world-record fast violin playing.

Rocking the classics; Violinist David Garrett blends pop music with the masters

The statue, which will stand in front of the East Neighbourhood Centre, depicts the iconic moment when Helen hands her son a violin bow.

Campaigner gets statue; CEREMONY

Younger men brought a used paint can, a stick attached to the can with a thin metal wire and another stick with animal hair like a violin bow. The man sat before us, played his "paint can cello" and crooned with joy.

A simple joy: it comes from Christ the Lord