Violin

A violin, referred to as a fiddle at times, is a wooden string instrument that is played mostly by drawing the bow hair across the strings (bowing) to produce sounds that are powerful enough to evoke almost any emotion from the listeners. The strings can also be plucked by the fingers (pizzicato) or struck by […]

Standard violins are small, wooden, four-stringed instruments which are played with a bow. They were first developed in the 16th century and largely retain their original form, although some features have been modified over time. There are several types of violin which differ significantly from the modern standard model, as well as historical violins (e.g. […]

The Violin is not complete without the bow, for the bow is the real partner of the violin. Without its partner, the violin would surely not make any good sound at all. But with the bow, the violin can elicit good sound, and in the hands of a violin virtuoso, the bow can produce great […]

There are some prerequisites to learning how to play the violin. These prerequisites include understanding violin notes and how to place your finger on the fingerboard. The latter is called “finger placement.” If you want to learn how to play the violin, you should be cognizant of these two concepts. You need to learn reading […]

The sound that your violin produces is much dependent on the type of strings that you are using. The type of strings definitely adds to the qualities of that sound in a certain way. Although there are indeed many factors that help in producing quality violin sound; yet, the type of string that you are […]

There are several factors to consider when choosing strings for your violin. First, you must consider your level of skills. So, at the onset, you need to figure out at what level you are in playing the instrument. Are you a beginner or are you a professional violinist? Beginners, of course, need the type of […]

Violinists are very meticulous when it comes to their instrument, and having the best possible strings is essential to their performances. Logically, if you have a high-quality violin, it normally comes with high-quality strings. However, the strings do not last that long to ensure perfect tonal qualities each time you play. It does not matter […]

As you are progressing to a higher level in playing the violin, be it a professional or student, you will reach a stage where you need to upgrade your violin. When is it time to upgrade your violin? It is when your violin doesn’t produce the sound quality that matches your skill level; it doesn’t […]

Most people wonder at how the simple act of moving the bow back and forth perpendicularly on the strings can produce such incredible sounds. It might look easy for some, but it is really far more complicated than one could imagine. Playing the violin is all about how you control the violin bow as it […]

Sound engineers are careful when setting up microphones on live violin performances. These stringed instruments are quite sensitive, and more often than not, the microphone has the difficult job of capturing the true exquisite sound of the violin. Incorrect placement of the mic would not give justice to the violinist’s skills as it would sometimes […]

The Violin is a small wooden string instrument. It is also called a fiddle. Despite its size, there are a lot of terms that you need to know to understand how violin and playing it works. In this article, we will talk about the different violin terms and their meanings.  Indeed, these violin terms can […]

Total Numbers of Musical Instruments Made By Antonio Stradivari: 1,116 How Many Stradivarius Violins Made? : 960 How Many Stradivarius Violins Are Left in the World? : Estimated 200 The exceptional craftsmanship that the Stradivarius violins are known for has made them one of the most valuable instruments ever made by man. Its ingenuity cannot […]