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A violin has many parts. The body is made out of wood which is most often Maple. The fingerboard, chin-rest and pegs are made out of Ebony. The strings themselves can be made out of a type of metal such as copper. I found the following website to be helpful: http://www.madehow.com/Volume-2/Violin.html I hope this information helps!
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe main woods are spruce for the top (front) and maple for the back. There is also spruce or willow used for the inside blocks and linings. Tail piece, button and pegs are made out of dense wood, such as ebony, boxwood or rosewood. Fingerboard is made from ebony.
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∙ 14y agoMainly wood, various woods will be used. Modern days violins have been made from other materials plastic resins, perspex etc.
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∙ 7y agoWood, glue, and catgut …
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When was the violin first made?
The oldest surviving violin was built in 1564 by Andrea Amati, in Cremona.
Where can you find a picture of the first violin ever made?
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!
What brand of violin does Ida haendel play?
She has a A. Stradivari violin made in 1696.
What is the difference between a German violin and Italian violin?
they're made in different countries
Is a violin made in Germany considered to be of better quality than a violin made in China?
The German violins are considered to be the best in the world.
What is bamboo violin?
It's a violin that is made of a bamboo. :)
Who discovered the violin?
People MADE the violin. The violin did not just appear in nature.
When was the violin first made?
The oldest surviving violin was built in 1564 by Andrea Amati, in Cremona.
Why was by the lake written for violin?
I play the violin and maybe it was made for violin because the author wanted it to be.
How long do lifejacktets keep you aflote?
They have floatation materils
What Structure removes waste and materils from blood?
The kidney
How is the violin constructed?
the violin is constructed by a series of step and it is made out of wood.
What is the history of the violin and what was it used for?
iraq made the first violin in the world.
Where can you find a picture of the first violin ever made?
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!
What brand of violin does Ida haendel play?
She has a A. Stradivari violin made in 1696.
Are there any technological developments and the materials the violin is made from?
There are a few violin makers that have made some violins out of carbon fiber.
What is the difference between a German violin and Italian violin?
they're made in different countries
