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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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How do you distinguish a quarter sized violin from a half sized violin?

A quarter size is smaller than a half. Also, the bow will be smaller on the quarter. Line the two violins back to back and see which one is longer. The longer one is the half.

When was the first violin invented?

The first violin was made by Andrea Amati , although many people contributed. This happened in Italy. The first violin was first used in the 16th Century but it was firstly mentioned in a word document in 1523.

How Many Winchester 100 243 carbines were made?

Don't know about the 243 carbine but the serial numbers for the model 100 go up to 263170 on the site I use to check dates. That number sounds about right but the model 100 was made in a .308 and a .243 with the .308 being the majority.

What kind of violin do I have It says Cremona Anno domini 1992 with the 92 written in pencil but there is no serial number and no series number I'm trying to figure out how much it is worth?

I know they are student violins, but anytime i google cremona, there is always a series (SV-100 or SV-250 for example), and I can't find any indication of what series this violin might be in. I would like to find out if it's worth $50 or more like $300

First violin compared to second violin?

The first violin and second violin are the same instruments. In an ensemble (orchestra, symphony, ect.) the first violin plays the higher part and the melody, while the second violin plays the lower part or the harmony. There is sometimes also a third violin, which plays the lower part along with the second violin, and this can go on and on. (4th, 5th, 6th) One common misconception is that the first violin plays the harder part, but this is not always true. The violins playing the harmony might have a harder time supporting the first violins.

Is there a type of material that makes something vibrate?

(Rosin) makes (a horse hair running against a violin string) vibrate

Who is the fastest violin player?

Now, Clarissa Tamara , 14years old Violinist has become World's Fastest Violinist

Do violin bows work on guitars?

It would only be able to play the high or low e string, but the low e string is probably too thick.

Who all are the famous violinists in India?

All of them? How famous do they have to be? Seriously, the violin is not part of Indian culture. The sitar (think of a huge guitar) is very popular.

Why are Chevy's called Bow ties?

chevys are called bow ties for an evil alien once decided to name them that, so all my good buddies, never forget this answer or else it will brush your teeth while you are swimming in a toenail flavored log, and then all your teeth brush your toes!!!

Did vampires come from Italy?

Vampires are said to have originated from Transylvania, a modern part of Romania. This came about because an ancient vampire impaler, Vlad, used to capture opposing wounded or captured soldiers. He did so in his castle in Transylvania, Romania. The first known vampire, Lilith, however, drank blood, but not of her opponents. She is known as the Demon of Death. She was also in Transylvania. But, no vampires did not originate from Italy, they came from Romania. (Transylvania)

Why wont your microphone make noise?

Microphones are connected to input devices that read the voltage from them and hence are not driven to make noise. If you connect a power source to a magnetic or crystal microphone you can get some noise but not much. The speaker is very small and not designed for produciing sound Many microphones are dynamic and use capacitance. Hence you can not drive them like a magnetic microphone. Note: you can use a speaker as a microphone.

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 the sound producer of a violin?

For a violin (or any string instrument in general), rubbing the bow across the metal strings is the source of the sound. Rubbing the bow across the string causes it to vibrate at a certain frequency, depending on the note that the string is tuned to. The strings themselves are not able to amplify themselves though, so the vibrations move through the wood.

The upper piece of wood is made of very springy spruce, which vibrates with the string and amplifies it a bit, also changing the tone of the sound which is what we hear. The back is maple, which is strong and makes the sound even louder. Other parts of the instrument also play specific roles, but sound is generally produced by moving the string then amplifying it through the wood.

How do you keep your boot laces from breaking?

Simple. You are probably pulling too tight. So, loosen up on tying, second of all, if you run a lot in these boots then they are probably long on your shoe so double knot them if possible.

Which one has a chinrest violin or guitar?

Violin which is held under the chin (guitar is the big one that people strum and is rested horizontally on the knee)

What are the strings called on a violin in geometry?

The way the lines are formed on a violin are parallel.

What are the violin notes for Deep in the Meadow by Sting?

Deep in the mea-dow,

C C B A A

Un-der the will-ow,

B B E(on D string) A G(on D string)

.......

(you will figure it out)

........

Lay down your head,

C C E(open) A

And close your sleep-y eyes,

C B B B A G(on D string)

And when the o-pen the sun will rise

C C B A A C B high D C

.........

(you should be able to figure the rest out.

*** all notes should be on A, D, and E strings

Who is a famous European violinist?

It depends from where you want. For example, Jascha Heifetz was born in Lithuania. Itzhak Perlman was born in Israel. Nadja Salerno- Sonnenburg was born in Italy. David Garrett and Julia Fischer were both born in Germany. So, like I said, it depends. But, if you HAD to chose one, either go with Heifetz or Perlman. :)

What is simalar to the violin?

The violin is part of a family of string instruments that all have the same basic structure but vary in size- this family is made up of the violin, the viola, the cello and the double bass. Most similar to the violin is the viola- they look very similar and it may sometimes even be difficult to tell a small viola and a large violin apart (until you play them). The main differences between them are that the viola is larger than the violin, and that its pitch is lower.