Most do, but some don't.
Many violinist use Shoulder Rests to keep the violin off their collar bone, yet in the right position to play without them slouching over their violin.
Shoulder Rests are a great way to keep your shoulder comfortable when you are playing the violin... BUT are optional. You can use the violin with or without one, but some people find using a shoulder rest more comfortable then not using one, and vice versa. So, In conclusion, you are not required to use a shoulder rest.
The violin and viola rests on the shoulder with the chin resting on it. You use a bow on all of these instruments.
Violinists use the violin. I use the violin.
It is something you put between the violin and your shoulder (hence the name) to make it more comfortable to play. It also helps your posture while you are playing. Most professionals highly recommend the use of a shoulder rest. It can also help prevent back injuries. It feels a little weird playing with it at first, however, as you play with a shoulder rest it becomes quite comfy and it becoms quite hard to play without one.
Yes, you can use the same shoulder rest for both a violin and a viola, but it's important to check the size and fit. Violas are generally larger and may require a wider or longer shoulder rest to ensure comfort and proper positioning. Some shoulder rests are adjustable, making them suitable for both instruments. Always try the rest on your viola to ensure it provides the right support for your playing style.
A musician, or violinist, would use a violin.
People of the Bluegrass Roots played the guitar, banjo, and violin.
you were very vauge in your question but i will answer it the best i can. to play a violin you would use a bow ( a long stick with horsehair on it) and your fingers.
I believe that Vitamin Quartet may use violin(s).
you have to have more than three people to do an elevator stunt but to dothigh stands shoulder stands or shoulder sits you can use three people
Hannah Schroeder (cello) Laura Musten (violin) other than that owl city can use Adam's mac and make violin-like sounds
To use it you simply look at it and if the humidity of the air is high, then the violin could be in a wee bit of danger.