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The strings on the bass violin are tuned in the reverse order of the violin. They are E, A, D, G, with the E and octave below the low E on the guitar. They are tuned in fourths. Otherwise the distance between the notes would be too long to reach. They use the bass cleft but the notes are played an octave lower. Even then ledger lines are required. Sometimes there is a fifth string used on a classical bass violin. It is tuned even lower depending on the music.

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What is used to play a 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.


What is the best way to amplify a violin?

the part that amplifies the sound is the body of it. the sound waves vibrate the ody which gives off a loud sound. the laurge sound comes out of the curly holes / slits at the front of the violin.


Can someone restring a violin to be a viola?

Well, no because it'll only end up being a violin... and the only difference between a viola and a violin is it's strings and the size of it for the note pitch.... Well the thing is that for people that aren't commfortable with the violin finger board, they usually have a viola, but there is violin strings. Which means that you are playing the violin all thought the body and shape is the viola. So you can use violin strings on a viola.


Can you use fiddle strings on an ukulele?

No, modern violin strings are made of materials such as wound aluminum or steel, which have much higher tension than nylon ukulele strings. The instrument isn't designed to handle that much tension, so it would warp and possibly break.


Do you play a violin with a bow?

Yes. It can also be played without a bow by plucking or slapping the strings. There are some songs in which doesn't use a bow at all for a double bass. Other songs, though, will require that the bow be used the entire song. There are songs that encorporate both the bow and 'plucking' the strings. For tuning purposes, a bow is most likely to be used.

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What is the best way to amplify a violin?

the part that amplifies the sound is the body of it. the sound waves vibrate the ody which gives off a loud sound. the laurge sound comes out of the curly holes / slits at the front of the violin.


Can you provide some tips on how to play notes on the violin effectively?

To play notes effectively on the violin, make sure to hold the violin properly with good posture, use the correct finger placement on the strings, and apply consistent pressure with the bow while maintaining a steady bowing motion. Practice regularly to improve your technique and accuracy.


Can you use electric strings on a violin?

I wouldn't , steel strings have a lot higher of a tension so you'd risk warping the neck. Stick to what it had before.


Can someone restring a violin to be a viola?

Well, no because it'll only end up being a violin... and the only difference between a viola and a violin is it's strings and the size of it for the note pitch.... Well the thing is that for people that aren't commfortable with the violin finger board, they usually have a viola, but there is violin strings. Which means that you are playing the violin all thought the body and shape is the viola. So you can use violin strings on a viola.


Can you use fiddle strings on an ukulele?

No, modern violin strings are made of materials such as wound aluminum or steel, which have much higher tension than nylon ukulele strings. The instrument isn't designed to handle that much tension, so it would warp and possibly break.


Why is the violin or guitar gets out of tune even when not in use?

Strings stretch over time and the temperature changes.