It varies greatly, could be as few as around 12 or as many as 40. The type of music and the conductor determines this.
Usually 2 to 4.
First violins usually play the melody. They also have notes higher on the fingerboard. Firsts may be more experienced violinists used to playing a larger range of notes. Seconds play alot of the harmony. It is most common to hear them playing lower notes than the first violins. But don't think their harmony is not important, because it is! Both sections contribute to the beauty of the orchesta music.
There are usually 12 first violins and 12 second violins.
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The truth is, many people made violins. Among the most famous is Stradivari.
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The cast of Orchesta for a Gentleman - 2012 includes: Kareem Ortega as Younger Knight Ivan Ortega Flores as Father Brandon Sanford as Scott
The first violins look basically the same as violins do today, before that, they weren't violins.
One can buy affordable antique violins from 'ebay' where many are listed for sale in various conditions. One can also buy them from 'Vintage Violins' and 'JR Music Supply'.
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