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How were instruments tuned hundreds of years ago e.g. with Mozart because I know they played Violins and other instruments but no technoology was around to give them perfect notes?
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That's a fair question; but I believe harpsichords and pianofortes were kept finely tuned all the time by someone who just "knew" it was correct, and tuned their instruments off of that.
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What instrument is closets to the conductor in a orchestrate?
The question should be : What instrument is closest to the conductor in an orchestra? I assume the question refers to a symphonic (philharmonic) orchestra. The answer is that two instruments are closer to the conductor: the first violin (principal of the first violins) on the left, and most of the time, the first cello on the right. I say most of the time, because orchestras are usually put in a layout with the first violins on the left and the cellos on the right. However some orchestras use the distribution of first violins on the left and second violins on the right. In this case the closes instruments would be the first violin (1st violins principal) and the principal of the second violins.
Why does the number of violins in an orchestra vary?
Because unlike winds and brass in which there is a set number of parts, i.e. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd trumpet, the 1st and 2nd violin parts only very generally convey the composer's means, and most composers will say a large or small string section depending on what they have in mind, but composers rarely have a set number of string parts in their head, as opposed to winds or brass because violins don't carry as well in the context of the orchestra. Background (kinda): There can be anywhere from 1 to like 100 violin players in an orchestra. There are usually 2 parts (1st and 2nd violin) and they split it half 1st half 2nd. Sometimes there are like 5 different violin parts. Actual answer: The reason they vary is generally because of how many people are in the orchestra and they just split it. Also it is because of how loud the conductor wants the violins to be
Who was the manufacturers for the violin?
There have been hundreds if not thousands of violin makers, each at different levels. Some violins are made right off of a machine, where the body, pegs, and chin rest are occasionally made partially or completely of plastic. These violins cost very little because they resonate a muted or 'tinney' sound. On the other end of the spectrum, there are some hand made violins that sell for millions of dollars. One of the most incredible violin makers of all time was Antonio Stradivari, whose few surviving 200+ year old instruments are those easily worth many millions of dollars because he knew how to make his instruments have the most vibrant and perfect tone. Makers of every level in between continue to make and sell their instruments all over the world.
What is the difference between normal violins and stradivarius violins?
Stradivarius violins are very expensive violins that some professionals use because of their excellent tone and sound quality. They are of much better quality than standard violins that most people have.
Which instruments don't have a chinrest?
Pretty much everything besides the violin and viola, because those are the two main instruments held under the chin.
Do electric violins need f holes?
They're called f cuts. And electric violins don't have them because the purpose of f cuts is to let the vibrations in the violin out. Producing sound. Electric violins don't work the same way normal violins do.
What does an orchestra need?
orchestra produce a harmonious sound because of it's mixed instruments.
What is the best inexpensive violin to start with?
The cheaper brands of violins are those that are machine made instead of hand made. Machine made instruments are good for beginners because they are easier to repair if anything gets damaged. The reason they are so inexpensive, unfortunately, is because they have very poor tone.
Why is a musical ensemble consisting of two violins a viola and a cello called a quartet?
I'm sure violins could end up playing with all sorts of instruments; however, I think the most common ensembles a violin plays in are with the cello, bass, and viola. Quintets with 2 violins, a viola, a cello, and a bass are quite ordinary. Quartets with 2 violins, a viola, and a cello are also widespread. Duets and trios can be found for almost any type of instrumentation if you look in a music store. And if you didn't know, the orchestra is probably the most familiar ensemble in which a violin plays. I hope I answered your question.
Why are there more violins than flutes in an orchestra?
Because the violin is a very popular instrument.
What changes have been made to violins due to better technology?
Tough call - the purists among violinists tend to play instruments that are well over a century old, and new, high end instruments are still hand crafted, so to say that the instrument has changed due to better technology being available is a bit misleading. I suppose that technology has allowed large companies to mass produce violins, but the quality of these instruments is lesser than that of a handmade one. That all being said, there is one company that is making carbon-fiber orchestral string instruments, and they claim that theirs are of consistently high quality, and they have been able to alter the shape of the bodies because carbon-fiber is much stronger than wood. Only time will tell if these new instruments are an improvement on the old style viol family.
The orchestra evolved in the baroque period into a performing group based on instruments of the family.?
Most Baroque music was for vocalists, keyboard instruments (namely harpsichord and organ), violins (the ancestors of today's violin, viola, and cello), and viols (such as the violone or the viola di gamba). Some woodwind and brass instruments, such as the oboe or the piccolo trumpet, had been invented; however, because of the mean-tone temperament system and the low degree of technological advancement, these instruments were very difficult to play and tune, so they were not used as often.
