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Violins do not have frets because the lack of frets allows for more flexibility in playing different notes and creating expressive music through techniques like vibrato and slides.

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Where are the frets on a viola?

Violas do not have frets. Nor do violins or cellos. Frets are found on stringed instruments such as guitars.


Why don't violins have frets?

Violins do not have frets because the lack of frets allows for greater flexibility in producing different pitches and tones. Frets would limit the ability to play microtonal notes and make it harder to perform techniques like vibrato and glissando.


Why don't violins have frets and how does this affect the way they are played?

Violins do not have frets because the lack of frets allows for more flexibility in pitch and expression while playing. This means that violinists must rely on their ear and muscle memory to find the correct notes, leading to a more nuanced and expressive playing style.


What is the raised lines crossing the finger board called?

Those are called "frets," which are found on nearly all guitars, but not on violins.


Does a violin have frets?

No, a violin does not have frets.


Does the violin have frets?

No, the violin does not have frets.


Why is a violin different from fretted string instruments?

Violins have a smooth neck and doesn't have frets, though people have used small bits of tape to mark where the different notes are (pencil marks work as well, though they will need to be done over every once in a while). Fretted instruments have frets, obviously, that show where every note is on the fingerboard/neck of the instrument.


How many frets are on a stratocaster?

22 frets


What did the first violins made look like?

The first violins look basically the same as violins do today, before that, they weren't violins.


What is a group of violins called?

a noise of violins


How many violins are in. Typical orchestra?

There are usually 12 first violins and 12 second violins.


Are frets closer the more frets you get on bass guitars?

yes probably because i have a 20 fret and 24 fret bass and the frets on my 24 fret are much closer.also, on my 24 fret is says on the package:medium frets. and on the 20 fret has bigger frets so i presume that the 20 fret has "large frets"