One famous violin player is Emilie Autumn
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Beethoven was famous for composing, but his main instrument was the piano I believe.
The Ode to Joy, or Spring, are famous pieces with violin.
For me, it is a toss up between Hassid and Rabin. Both were amazing.
Joshua Bell was famous in sports and did violin at the age of 4
violin uses a bow trumpet uses a mouthpiece
Sarah chang was only 3 when she started playing the violin
Yes, violinists can develop calluses on their fingers from playing the violin regularly.
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Thomas Jefferson started playing the violin at age 3.
Playing a violin with 5 strings is different from playing a traditional 4-string violin because it offers an additional string, which can expand the range of notes that can be played and provide more versatility in music performance.
Yehudi Menuhin played the violin (very well, I might add), but he taught, conducted and lectured for many years, as well. Check out his book (and television series) "The Music of Man" for his interesting thoughts on music.