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Q: What can be placed on a violins bridge to make it sound softer?
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How do you make the volume greater on a string instrument?

If you put the bow near the bridge, the instrument will sound louder. If you put the bow far the bridge, it will sound softer.


Which violins sound best in a quartet?

Stradivarius Violin would probably be the best for quality sound in a quartet. These violins are top notch instruments.


Do all violins sound the same to the orchestral layman, or do more expensive ones have a better sound quality?

All violins sound the same. No matter who makes them, the pitch of the strings is the same.


How can you make a softer sound?

the amplitude of a sound wave makes sound loudness and softer.. damping makes a sound weak and amplifying makes it strong


How can you make sound softer?

the amplitude of a sound wave makes sound loudness and softer.. damping makes a sound weak and amplifying makes it strong


What is the difference between normal violins and stradivarius violins?

Stradivarius violins are very expensive violins that some professionals use because of their excellent tone and sound quality. They are of much better quality than standard violins that most people have.


Is sound louder or softer in a solid or water?

Sound is softer in water than in a solid. This is because the density of water is thicker, which hinders the velocity of sound.


What is a silent electric violin?

A silent electric violin produces the same sound as an electric guitar. It isn't as loud as an acoustic violin, but isn't silent.


Have violins always had f-holes?

Yes. It lets the sound out of the violin.


What does the violin family sound like?

Well, sometimes on certain pieces the violins sound like a chorus to me.


Do electric violins need f holes?

They're called f cuts. And electric violins don't have them because the purpose of f cuts is to let the vibrations in the violin out. Producing sound. Electric violins don't work the same way normal violins do.


What happens as a sound wave energy decrease?

The sound gets softer.