Probably the first violin maker - Amati, in the mid 1500's
I'm not positive but I think gypsy's were the first to play violin.
It's not larger.
The first violin made was by Andrea Amati in 1555. There are a few violins of his from that year that would be the actual first violin. A search of "violin Amati 1555" would give you pictures of these instruments.Interestingly, the first instrument in the violin family was not the violin. It was the viola!
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Since he made his first violin 66 years into the 17th century the year was 1666.
There are tutorials how to play the violin. You can purchase the cds online and one of the sites offering this is http://play-violin.net. You can play like a master in due time.
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Thomas Jefferson played the violin rather well and likely played the 'cello as well.
He taught himself how to play the violin.
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The first modern violin was crafted in Europe in the 16th century, and improved upon during the 18th and 19th centuries.
buy a violin and bow go to a violin teacher and practise