Is the Hohner electric violin a quality instrument?
Yes, unfourtnantly they are out of production. The style was a little different from fender's electric violin's models but it still had the same quality sound for a cheaper price.
Has the name of the violin been changed?
Yes--it originally evolved the rebab, a two-stringed instrument from the Middle East/north Africa. When it came to Europe, it evolved into the rebec, which was similar, and then it became the "lira da braccio," which was played by arm and more of lyre than a violin. In the 1550s, today's violins bean to appear in Italy.
Why is the violin the string family?
viola
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Actually, the viola is larger than a violin. The violin is actually the smallest string instrument in an orchestra. There have been experiments when people have attempted to make string instruments nano-scale, but they produce sounds that the human ear cannot hear.
How much is my Nikolaus Amatus fecit in Cremona 1614 violin worth?
I have a similar label on my violin except the date reads 1726. These violins were made in Germany quite possibly Mittenwald, in the 1880s. The instrument if fixed properly and in good working condition should sound a lot better than the cheap merchandise that's being made today. You might want to bring it to a professional luthier for evaluation. Here is the link for an auction a few years back for a violin with nearly the same label.
http://www.christies.com/lotfinder/musical-instruments/a-violin-mittenwald-circa-1880-4970632-details.aspx?pos=10&intObjectID=4970632&sid=&page=5?intObjectID=4970632
I hope this answers your question. Good luck.
Will sharpie harm your violin?
A Sharpie marker probably has no effect on the sound or qualityof a violin if you write on it, but I strongly advise you NOT to use one. If you want to put your name on your violin, use a name sticker, as you can take that off, but you can not remove a Sharpie. Especially if the violin is an old one, refrain from doing anything that will leave a permanent mark or damage to it, it will decrease its value significantly and old violins are getting increasingly rare (obviously because there's only a set number and when they break...). I know my violin is almost a century old and, although not in pristine condition, has been valued at around £500. So look after those vintage violins, people!
How long does it take to lesrn to play the violin?
To learn hand vibrato,(the best type of vibrato) it did not take long for me to learn how to. I have been playing violin for 9 years and I remember it taking me no more than 4-5 days. You just have to practice it a lot, though
He learnt from his father and his uncles, they also taught him how to play the organ and the harpischord. His father and one of his uncles were famous musicians, his father - Johann Amrosius Bach and one of his uncles - Johann Christoph Bach a famous organist. His brother, also names Johann Christoph Bach, taught him how to play the calvichord when he was about 10 years old.
What are the four strings on a violin?
the strings on a violin are G;D;A;E. IT IS VERY SIMPLE TO MEMORIZE!!!
Actually, the string names on the violin is G,D,A,E. But for violas it is C,G,D,A. They do not have the same strings, and people often get those two confused.
NOTE: Left handed violins are reversed, Just to let you know. Even though most left handed players use Right handed violins, but if you're one of the few who simply cannot play right handed, well... In all, left handed violins are such a rip.. -_- ($400)
How do you put a shoulder rest onto your violin?
You slide it on from the behind. The easiest way is to sit down, put the violin between your thighs to keep it from moving, then slide on the shoulder rest and VOILA! Shoulder rest is on:) Remember to make sure that the wider side is on the right.
What is another name for petrified tree sap?
for string players we call it "ROSIN" or the brick of tree sap that we put on our bows to make the produce sound when played on the strings.
Is there a orchestra made up entirely of violins called the Scottish fiddle orchestra?
The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra is the leading, and internationally best-known, example of Scottish traditional music orchestras. In performance its 80 players comprise around 50 to 60 fiddles (violins) plus 'cellos, double basses, accordions, flutes, piano, percussion and pipes. Fiddle Orchestras are active in many communities in Scotland, and in other parts of the world where Scottish culture and heritage are popular.
The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra was founded in 1980 by its Director of Music and inspiration, John Mason MBE. It is a voluntary organisation, and registered charity, which performs to the highest standards, and is widely known internationally through its recordings which are sold worldwide. More information, including its history, personnel, recordings and concert dates, is available on its website at www.sfo.org.uk, and on its Facebook page.
Does the viola have a lower sound then the violin?
No, a viola is not smaller than a violin. The smaller the instrument, the higher the noise. Same with the comparison with the flute and the trombone.
The viola is marginally larger.
Jean Mathurin Remy was a violin maker from Paris, France 1770-1854. Remy was a famous Parisian family of violin makers. Go on to Google for more info. I have one violin from Jean. Great sounding and a very nice violin.
What is the best type of violin?
Have you ever heard the saying, "No matter how good you are at something, there's always someone better?" Well once you reach such a high ability in, violin playing for example, the best violin player in the world is simply one's opinion.
Interesting question, and I agree that there is no definitive answer. There are multiple aspects of that question. Technical ability, repertoire, composition, emotion, etc... etc..
Anyway, Corelli was the first to make the violin a solo instrument. Bach (who wasn't really a violin soloist) composed his Sonatas and Partitas also helped influence the soloistic part of the violin. Vivaldi and Tartini then increased the technical demands of soloists. Locatelli was another violinist who greatly improved technical aspects. However, Nicolo Paganini, to the eyes of the crowd, took his revolution the furthest.
No other violinist has been accused as "selling his soul to the devil" for their virtuosic abilities. Most historians agree that Paganini was more a phenomenon than any other violinist; he completely revolutionized violin-playing. The things which Paganini composed, almost nobody could play, or play well enough to not be embarrassed in performance, save for Paganini himself. He also practically invented or further developed many different techniques, such as the the more common use of left hand pizzicato (undoubtedly from his guitar playing). Within the thirty years of his violin career it is arguable he did more for the violin than any other artist. Also, in today's world, many violinists practice for 5-8 hours a day, perhaps even more. However, while Paganini did practice some, he improvised a lot of the things he played, and he wrote his own music during his career, sometimes performing it only a few weeks after writing it, with obviously a lot less practice than today's artists. I do not know of any violinists today who (can) do that.
Since Paganini was before the time of recording, we cannot compare his playing to the world's current violinists.
Another aspect, is repertoire. Soloists before the 20th century were not only required to play works of other composers, but they were also required to write their own music. Nowadays, most musicians play the works of others and don't compose their own music. (there are exceptions.)
Of the common era of violininists (around the 1850+, give or take a few decades) I have heard people argue that any of these violinists was or is the best in the world:
Ysaye, Sarasate, Ernst, Sauret, Kreisler, Wieniawski, Vieuxtemps, Bazzini, Joachim, Enescu, Francescatti, Kogan, Heifetz, Menuhin, Milstein, Oistrakh, Stern, Szeryng, Thibaud, Perlman, Zuckerman, Kremer, Gitlis, Rubenstein, Mintz, Mutter, Zimmermann, Bell, Repin, Shaham, Vengerov, Schmidt, Carmignola Chang, Hahn, and Kavakos
and there are, of course, dozens of others. These are simply some of the most well-known. I'm sorry if i skipped your favorite. (Favorites, often influence who you think best is.)
Now I leave you with a quote from Bartok, "Competition is for horses, not artists." paganini
What are the notes for The Lion Sleeps Tonight on the violin?
In the Jun gle the migh ty jun gle the li on sleeps to night
R hand: c d e d e f e d c d e d c e d
L hand: C chord----------->F chord------------>C chord-------->G chord
In the Jun gle the migh ty jun gle the li on sleeps to night
R hand: g f e d f e d c c d e g g g g
L hand: C chord----------->F chord------------>C chord-------->G chord
Chords are:
C chord: c+e+g
F chord: f+a+c
G chord: g+b+d
You can also play this by starting on g and using the chords G, C, G,
Hope this has helped you.
Plucking the string on a violin or cello is called?
These are called "harmonics" there are different kinds of harmonics, Natural, and Pinch are the only ones i could name. natural harmonics are simple. pinch harmonics are a bit tricky though. hope this helps.
How much rosin do you need to put on your violin bow?
Well, I play Violin and you should rub rosin on your bow 2 times and that will be fine.
Which president loved to play violin?
Harry Truman played the piano quite well and showed a natural talent for music,
As a boy, he was chosen by his piano teacher to meet the famous pianist Paderewski who came to Kansas City on a concert tour .
Richard Nixon also liked to play the piano but was probably not as accomplished as Truman.
How do you play g sharp on the violin?
The 2nd fret on the 6th (Thickest) string, or The 4th fret on the 4th string or The 16th fret on the 4th string or 2nd fret on the 1st (Skinniest) string, or the highest G# 14th fret on the 1st (Skinniest) String.
What happens if you have a crack in your violin?
Take it to a instrument repair shop, they can fix it. I don't reccomend doing it yourself because its not as simple as gluing it together, besides they're pro's, they went to school for this so just take it there.
Which group is a guitars and violins belong?
The banjo belongs to the string family. Hope this helps!
What instrument family does the violin come from?
The violin is in the family of stringed instruments, or just strings.