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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.
1,195 Questions
Can you play vibrato and pizzicato at the same time on violin?
Yes, you can. Pizzicato and vibrato do not "disturb" each other. If the tempo of your piece is rather slow than you will probably have to use some vibrato even if you play pizzicato.
If you can play a violin what other instruments can you play?
Many students change from violin to other stringed instruments like viola, cello, or string bass.
The mandolin is tuned the same as the violin, so it's often easy for violinists to pick up.
If you have been playing violin for some time, you may find it difficult to change to transposing instruments.
How do you apply the bow string wax on bow?
If you mean the rosin, you take the rosin in your left hand and you move it up and down the bow hair.
What is the decorative curl on a violin called?
the one at the top is called a scroll and you use the knobs either sides of it to tune the strings. the twirly holes down the sides are used to check what made the violin in and the little dents at the sides are used to place the bridge.
Who made a violin marked the alard violin new york us?
Most likely it was and august gemunder & sons violin if it has AGS on the label.
What factors would affect the sould quality of a violin?
Type of wood, shape of body (every little difference matters), placement of f holes, action on the strings, and the bow. You'd be surprised how much the bow matters. A violin I had once sounded great with one bow, and average with another.
Current value would probably be somewhere between $125 and $175, depending on which Model 49 it is (Saddlegun, Youth, Magnum, Deluxe, or Presentation. Don't recall original price, but suspect it was around $50. The Model 49R (repeater) was $59.99 in 1969.
Which one is better a tourte mute or practice mute?
Tourete barely mutes and a practice mute makes it a lot quieter.
I believe by this you mean a shoulder pad-which is place under the violin so that the violin rests comfortably on the shoulder. It is used by professionals to make it easier to hold up the instrument.
What is a nicolaus amatus fecit 1645 worth?
would like to know what my Nicolaus Amatus fecit in Cremona 1645 is worth.
Which parts of a violin are made out of pine?
I believe the bridge is made out of pine, and perhaps the posts inside the body of the instrument.
How thick is the thickest piece of wood?
Some men can get up to over an inch, but it's more common to see thicknesses below that.
How do you make violin out of cardboard that makes sound?
what you need:cardboard: box knife: fishing line: sharpie: hot glue gun and a few dowels.
first take the cardboard and the sharpie and make a outline of a violin its easyer to look at a picture to kind of get a idea of the shape then take the box knife and cut it out then repeat three or four times then glue them together then take some more cardboard and make a square the width of the middle of the violin and glue it down then take a dowel and put it on the bodom of the violen and glue it. Now take the fishing line cut three even pieces and glue it to one end then the other. Finale the last step take another dowel and put a strip of velt on the sid that you will use on the strings and glue it down this will be your bow you use it to make the music and thats how you make a cardboard violin.
What is a low finger on a violin?
There are only four fingers that are used when playing the violin: one (index finger), two (middle finger), three (ring finger), and four (pinky finger). These are indicated in the music with a 1, 2, 3, or 4. A low finger is when a finger is shifted from its normal position on the fingerboard back a half-step without the whole hand changing position.
