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Violin
The violin is the smallest member of the strings family. It is the most commonly played string instrument and features largely in orchestras. This category contains questions about the violin.
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Who is the best electric violin player in the world?
Many of them play pretty well, it mostly depends on the style of music. Many violinists play wooden and electric violin: Vanessa Mae, David Garett, Ann-Marie Calhoun, Alex DePue,.
Pure electro-violinists are rare, an exemple of avant-garde electro violinist: Japanese Kenji Williams and french-israeli Abraham Pilcer.
Check Abraham Pilcer for reference : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BX1SbACO7R8&feature=channel_page
There are some new kids on the block as well for 2010 - FUSE (electric rock violin duo Linzi Stoppard / Ben Lee) who are definitely challenging convention.
Their debut album is sure to shock a few with their rock genre but it will definitely raise the bar a notch for this instrument that is still clouded by the classical stereotype.
The album is rumored to have some amazing violin playing previous thought limited to the more common place guitar...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K22MlfNiGQE
How much strings does a violin have?
4 strings on a violin.G D A E. E being the Highest pitch and G being the lowest pitch. and it is many not much.
4--- (in order from lowest to highest) g, d, a, e
What is it called when you pluck a violin?
plucking. Wether it's a violin, viola, cello, or base, it's still plucking.
What is something that looks like a violin but it isn't?
The musical instrument that looks most like a guitar is a guitar.
Do you mean "name other musical instruments that in some way resemble a guitar?" Here are a few:
Dobro (technically, "Dobro" is a trademarked name for a specific brand of "resonator guitar")
Ukelele
Banjo
Mandolin (a little)
How many strings are there on a sarod?
Overall, the number of keys will vary, depending on the number on keys the harpsichord have. For a single manual harpsichord (one keyboard) each key has 2 strings. Since most harpsichords have about 5 octaves that's a total of 120 strings.
Now some harpsichords have 2 manuals, and for those it's around 240 strings.
What are the notes of the violin from lowest to highest?
Well, there are 4 main strings. In order from lowest to highest, it is G, D, A and E being the highest.
One finger on the G string is A. Two fingers is B. Three is C and four are D, making the same noise as the open D string.
One finger on the D string is E. Two fingers are F. Three fingers are G, and fourth ringer making the same noise as the open A string.
One finger on the A string is B. Two fingers are C, and three fingers are D sharp. Fourth finger makes the same noise as open E.
One finger on the open E string is F. Second finger is G, third finger is A, and fourth ringer is B, making that the highest note on the violin.
How many grades are there in violin?
There are different amount of grades depending on what school you go to, to learn the piano. If you're learning piano with trinity guildhall, there is grade 1 to 8. Then, after you get past those primary grades, there is a performance certificate level, which bridges the gap between grade 8 and ATCL. So basically you have grade 1-8, then ATCL, then LTCL and lastly FTCL if you really want to get to the top of the top.
If you can play the violin can you play the electric violin?
You would be able to play the electric violin just fine with Acoustic Violin skills. The only thing is that the electric violin might take some getting used to as it has a different fell from the acoustic.
First you would have to actually buy a violin to see what it sounds like.
Then you would also have to buy an electric one.
Then you compare and contrast.
Theres your answer!
~Hope this was helpful!
~Mitrian Mage :)
No. Electric are heavier and you don't have to worry about producing sound (due to it being amplified). And some electric ones have frets.
What is the term used to describe hitting the strings of a violin with the bow?
The Violin, Viola, Cello, and String Bass are the four common instruments that are used in an orchestra that require the use of a bow. Other less standard instruments involved in orchestras such as Electric Bass, Banjo, and even sometimes a Mandolin, also require the use of a bow.
How much is a 1988 strausberg violin worth?
Of course it depends on the condition and attributes. If it has rosewood pegs and not ebony than the worth increases. Ive seen some Stradivarius sell for over $1500USD and some for as little as $500. Id say a good one shouldnt sell for less than $800 though.
How can one tell if a violin is a true Stradivarius and not a copy?
It's not impossible to come across one but very rare: what makes it possible World War II the spoils of war if prominent wealthy holders were jewish then that would be key. You would find the makers markers label most removed to smuggle and second pray it was maintained over the years (it must be played to maintain it's sound and kept in ideal conditions) commonly loss of label for smuggling and poor maintenance it most likly loose any potential as a $3 million dollar instrument most are really fakes selling the notion as surviving the holocust and Hitler's regime. If it was well there is a registry of jewish stolen properties so good luck!
Do violins play in the orchestra?
Violins provide the soprano and alto voices of the string ensemble (with tenor provided by the violas and bass by the 'cellos and reinforced by the string basses.)
Violins are split into two groups in an orchestra, the first and second violins. the firsts play the melody and the seconds vary between the lower melody and the harmony.
The violins provide a unique melodic voice. The other major melody instruments, oboe, flute, clarinet and trumpet, are all wind instruments. While the winds can articulate their range of articulation is more limited than strings. Likewise, the tonal characteristics of the winds are more limited than that of the strings. Violins, in sections, as in an orchestra, provide a sound (referred to in engineering terms as 'chorusing' which cannot be reproduced by any wind instrument. And the one effect that wind instruments can only dream of is pizzacato, when the string players pluck their strings.
Additionally, the violins can play more than one note at a time, and can produce more parts than any equivalent wind section, since each of the two usual sections can be split again, or more times, as desired by the composer.
How big is the world's smallest violin?
The existing sizes of violins are 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/10, 1/16, 1/32, and even 1/64, although these are extremely rare.
A 4/4 size violin is about 14 inches (35 cm)
A 3/4 size violin is about 13 inches (33 cm)
A 1/2 size violin is about 12 inches (30cm)
Occasionally a small adult may use a 7/8 size violin (sometimes called the lady's violin) which is slightly shorter than a full-sized instrument.
How much is a copy of antonius stradivatius faciebat cremona 1713 made in western Germany worth?
I have one too... if yours is in playable condition, it might be worth about $750 or thereabouts to a violinist. Early in the 20th century, there was a folk movement for more pastoral times. German luthiers made modern-day interpretations of lutes and violins, etc. My violin (by BKN) is a nicely made copy of a 1721 Stradavarius, albeit several machined metal parts give it away as a 1920s-1940s build. The violin may be worth more to a history buff or antiques collector.
The violin as it is today was probably invented in northern Italy.
Playing only one violin from the violin section is what's meant by 'violin solo'. Other instruments may or may not be played. Singers may or may not sing. But the one violin that's played is the violin of the 'first desk man', who also may be called 'concert master'. The two terms apply whether the individual be female or male.
How can you describe the sound of the violin?
the sound of a violin is said to most closely resemble the sound of a human voice
Violin notes for stand up by flobots?
So I couldn't find it... but I figured it out. Start by playing the A on the G string and E on the D string together, slide up until you hit a prominant harmonic near the body of the violin, and let go (so that the G and D string ring). Then, the notes to the second part are as follows:
Cnatural B A B A, A G E G E D Cnatural D E D
This repeats. Play the first 6 notes on the A string, next 5 on the D string, the 12th on the G string, and the last 3 on the D string. I would have written this out as actual musical but I don't have any fancy programs for that =)
Good luck!!
How can you read notes from the violin?
I can't resist...
They are very susceptible to flowers and chocolates!
No, really, the answer is that there are specialists in musical instrument history (organology) who specialize in fixing the date of Stradivarius violins and their close cousins from the Cremona era.
Actually, if you have something in your hand that claims to be a Stradivarius, the one thing you can be sure of right off is that it isn't a Stradivarius. The existing instruments built by the great Strad are museum pieces or in the hands of famous (and very virtuoso) violinists. They sell for millions (when, rarely, they sell) and are tracked very closely.
However, for centuries, violin makers, using the Stradivarius design, have been making violin copies of the Master and labeling them just "Stradivarius" in hopes that they can bilk the unwary into paying more than they are worth for the violins they make.
I had originally remarked somewhat ironically that you could take an instrument, that you were convinced was a legitimate, unrecognized work of the Master's Hand to the Nation's Museum and ask the curators to check it, but as dlashof correctly pointed out, the Curators of the Smithsonian shouldn't be treated that way. So really, take it to a local luthier, they will be able to tell you many things about your fiddle, including recognizing if it is more than a copy of a copy.)
Is the violin a transposing instruments?
Yes. The saxophone is in the key of Eb and Bb. Any instrument not in the key of C, is a transposing instrument. Non-transposing - Key of C - Piano, Guitar, Flute etc. Transposing - All other keys - Saxophone, Clarinet, Trumpet etc. Yes. The saxophone is in the key of Eb and Bb. Any instrument not in the key of C, is a transposing instrument. Non-transposing - Key of C - Piano, Guitar, Flute etc. Transposing - All other keys - Saxophone, Clarinet, Trumpet etc.
What is the chin part of a violin?
The wood used to make a violin would vary from the tie period it was made and the location it was made in. The most common type of wood for the "front part" is spruce.
How do you clean or polish pewter?
With pewter polish and a piece of cloth.
Alternatively, silver polish will do the job, it will be a little longer!
oldpewterman For satin finish you can also use SoftScrub cleanser. Triple zero steel wool will help remove light scratches but be sure to rub with the grain of the finish.
For bright finished pewter, Cape Cod Cloth works beautiful.
-Pewteremployee
How should you play the sharp on the violin?
I myself am a violinist. So, to do sharps you would have to bring your finger closer to you when playing the note. For example, when doing the note E on the D string or first finger on the D string you bring your finger that is on the note slightly closer to you, thus you will play the note a bit higher. You would be accomplishing the task of playing a sharp.
