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The Violin is an ancestor of the Viol family, which was made in Italy in the mid to late 1400's. The violin is most likely the ancestor of the treble Viola da Gamba, which was played upright on the left thigh, rather than under the chin.
The modern violin is most closely related to the Baroque violin which was probably adapted from the treble Viola da Gamba in the early baroque period, or roughly around 1550.
It is not known who originally invented the instrument, but Andrea Amati is the earliest known maker of vViolins and other stringed instruments which still survive today. His earliest surviving violin was made in 1560.
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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!
When was the violin first made?
The oldest surviving violin was built in 1564 by Andrea Amati, in Cremona.
Who invented the first violin?
from how i feel and what i know Andrea amati was the first to invent the violin..!
When was the first violin invented?
The first violin was made by Andrea Amati , although many people contributed. This happened in Italy. The first violin was first used in the 16th Century but it was firstly mentioned in a word document in 1523.
Why is the violin used in so many cultures?
I think that the violin are used in so many cultures because a lot of people used to play the violin. Also a long time ago they used to make the violin out of wood and used in orchestras and choirs.
What is the history of the violin and what was it used for?
iraq made the first violin in the world.
When was the violin develpoed?
The violin was developed in the 1600s in Italy, and was first publicly used at a performance of a Monteverdi concerto in 1649. Hope this helps!
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!
Why is the violin used?
The violin is used to make music to people's ear's.
How do you play the cobblers hornpipe on the violin?
The group that played it over the internet used hand vibrato, and used first, third, and fifth position on the violin. Those are the techniques you must learn.
When was the violin first made?
The oldest surviving violin was built in 1564 by Andrea Amati, in Cremona.
Who was the first to play the violin?
I'm not positive but I think gypsy's were the first to play violin.
Who invented the first violin?
from how i feel and what i know Andrea amati was the first to invent the violin..!
When was the first violin invented?
The first violin was made by Andrea Amati , although many people contributed. This happened in Italy. The first violin was first used in the 16th Century but it was firstly mentioned in a word document in 1523.
Why is the violin used in so many cultures?
I think that the violin are used in so many cultures because a lot of people used to play the violin. Also a long time ago they used to make the violin out of wood and used in orchestras and choirs.
First violin compared to second violin?
The first violin and second violin are the same instruments. In an ensemble (orchestra, symphony, ect.) the first violin plays the higher part and the melody, while the second violin plays the lower part or the harmony. There is sometimes also a third violin, which plays the lower part along with the second violin, and this can go on and on. (4th, 5th, 6th) One common misconception is that the first violin plays the harder part, but this is not always true. The violins playing the harmony might have a harder time supporting the first violins.
What does violin one mean?
Probably the first violin section or the first violin in an ensemble. Different pieces of music require different numbers of violin parts, all playing different notes.
