Violin

I believe the piece to be an orchestral version of Johann Pachebel's Canon. There are several versions on youtube and the version that I believe is in the commercial is Pachebel Cannon in D Major Fantastic Version or Pachebel's Canon in D Major Perfect Version. There are at least 50 versions of this beautiful melody on You Tube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Af372EQLck&feature=related

The Carnatic violin exam 3 is hard exam if you do not revise. Go through your course outline to see areas whereby you can practice theory wise.

There's no limit, in all honesty. A lot of people don't do grades at all. If you feel you want to, you only need to do them as you feel ready. There's no point entering a grade that you're not ready for, just because you haven't taken a grade for however long.

I play flute, and there was two years between grade 6 and 8 (I didn't do grade 7).

It means go back to the repeat.

In bow hunting - for silencing the sound of the bowstring getting released

yes he played ice hockey with his dad on ponds

Pernambuco from Brazil, or Tabebuia.

400 meters or 440 yards depending on the venue.

It depends on how many octaves you want. I'm assuming 3. You can go: 2nd finger on G string, 4th finger or open D, 2nd finger on D string, 1st finger on A string, (shift into 3rd position) 1st finger on D, 3rd on F, 2nd finger on Bb on E string, (shift into 6th position) 1st finger on D, 3rd on F, stretch 4th for Bb [You can do it!! :)]. Coming down, 4th on Bb, 3rd on F, 1 on D, then shift back down the same way you came up or simply go straight into 1st position with 4 on Bb. You can also go: 1 on Bb on G string, 3 on D, 1 on F, 1on Bb and follow this pattern going up and down. Ask your violin or music teacher for more help :)

Rosin has been traditionally made of pine pitch although there are other synthetics used now.

Usually, it is the year (Anno #) it was made.

Yes you most likely do...I learned the vibrato around level 2 and the music sounds so much better with it.

1667 stradivarius

That is just another stereotype. Although it is true that there is an abundance of incredible Japanese piano and violin players, and there are many Japanese players and teachers in the music world, there are also many amazing musicians from all other corners of the world. You can't truly judge whether Japanese violin instructors are the best at teaching children how to play the violin, because one Japanese instructor may be better than another one from a different culture, but at the same time there could be someone from somewhere else better than that Japanese instructor. There are good and bad teachers from every culture, so try to pick your teacher by reputation (and price, if that is a priority for you), not by ethnicity.

As old as any object can get! Violins first appeared in the early 1500's, and the earliest surviving examples date from the Elizabethan period. But as to how old they can BECOME, this entirely depends upon how well they are looked after and preserved. There is no reason why the earliest surviving ones should not continue in existence for many centuries more if looked after properly- and that applies to all violins made since then!

Have been searching for this for some time. Then came across this on google / youtube...

The piece in question is apparently called "Cavatina" by Howard Brockway Opus 13

It is currently on youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXmNUsOJi1M

Enjoy...

David

Devizes

Wiltshire, UK

Violins generally exhibit elastic demand, as they are considered luxury items rather than necessities. Changes in price can significantly affect the quantity demanded; for instance, if prices rise, many consumers may choose to forgo purchasing a violin or opt for a less expensive alternative. However, the demand can be somewhat inelastic for professional musicians who require specific high-quality instruments, as their purchasing decisions are less sensitive to price changes. Overall, the elasticity of demand for violins can vary based on the target market and the type of violin.

The violin originated in 16th-century Italy, evolving from earlier string instruments like the viola da gamba and the fiddle. Its design was refined by craftsmen such as Andrea Amati, who is credited with creating the first modern violin. The instrument's shape, construction techniques, and use of gut strings contributed to its unique sound and expressive capabilities. Over the centuries, the violin continued to be perfected by other notable makers, including Stradivari and Guarneri, leading to its prominent role in orchestras and chamber music today.