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Make a viola, and then just do it again but smaller.
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What is the most important part of the violin?
Well I think the strings are as you cannot play the violin without the strings. from the belt man. Also the sound post in the violin is a major player in the sound making process
Where was Andrea Amati when he was making the first violin?
Amati was in Italy when he created the first violin. he was 13 at the time.
What is the City of Cremora in Italy famous for?
violin making
How are violins made?
Making a violin is a complex process. You can view directions and pictures at http://www.theviolinsite.com/violin_making/index.html or watch a video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcJfbjcUDoo.
What is it called when you are making music with a violin bow?
It is called arco.
How do you build a violin?
An improved technique for making the finished shell of a violin. The wood used in the construction of a violin shell is subjected to a heating and treating process which improves the sound properties of the wood in a completed violin. The wood is first subjected to a temperature of 180° F. to 350° F. for a period of 1 to 2 months and then coated with iodine and again heated to a temperature of 300° for a period of 2 to 7 days until the wood becomes charcoal-like. The wood is then scraped and varnished to produce the finished shell of a violin.
Otto schmidt violin maker in 1937?
I have a 1/2 size violin with a label that says "Otto Schmidt - 1937 Copy of a Stradivarius". It has a nice tone for a small violin, but the label does not say where the instrument was made. --------- Violin making firm in NJ in the early 1900's.
Why can't violins be cold?
If they get too cold, the strings may contract, making the violin go out of tune. If it contracts too much, it could break the wood on the violin.
What are the differences between playing a violin and viola?
First of all a violin is smaller than a viola making it higher pitched. The viola isn't very low compared to the violin, it's just about 5 (I'm guessing) notes deeper.
What makes a violin string higher in quality than another violin string?
It depends on the company who made the string. Different companies use different materials and methods of making strings.
Who invented the violin bow?
Although many people have contributed to the invention of the violin, Andrea Amati was known for making the first violin that resembles the modern violin (i.e. four strings).Read more: Who_invented_the_violin
Does a violin make alow sound?
If you are asking about the violin making low sounds, then it can, but not as low as, per say, a stand up bass. If you're asking about loud sounds, then yes. Compared to the other instruments in the orchestra (viola, cello, bass), the violin is the easiest to hear.
