Where did the violin originate?
Italy
What is a German trade violin?
A trade violin is a fiddle made in a factory-type setting in Germany for export to the US for sale. A dead giveaway that it was for export was the “Made in Germany” label: were it made for sale in Germany, it would use the German word for Germany- “Deutschland,” if it had a “Made in” label at all.
How can I tell how old my violin is?
The first way to tell if your instrument is old (modern), old (actually old) or fake old, is to look for a neck graft. Old violins (and violas and cellos) have neck grafts because they were crafted in an era when instruments had shorter necks.
What is the ancestor of the violin?
The Arabian rabab and the rebec, which came from the orient in the middle ages and was played widely in Spain and France in the fifteenth century, are said to be the ancestors of the violin. Near the end of the middle ages, a bowed stringed instrument called a fiddle appeared in Europe.
What are 5 facts about the violin?
Starter for Ten
- The modern violin has been around for roughly 500 years.
- Playing the violin burns approximately 170 calories per hour.
- Violins are typically comprised of spruce or maple wood.
- Violins come in many different sizes.
- Violins are very complex.
What is violin known for?
The violin, sometimes known as a fiddle, is a wooden chordophone (string instrument) in the violin family. Violins are important instruments in a wide variety of musical genres. They are most prominent in the Western classical tradition, both in ensembles (from chamber music to orchestras) and as solo instruments.
Is a violin a fiddle?
The answer is a surprising “no.” A violin and a fiddle are the same four-stringed instrument, generally played with a bow, strummed, or plucked. They are identical in their physical appearance. What distinguishes a violin from a fiddle is the style of music that is played on the instrument; it’s all in how you play it.
How many notes are on a violin?
Generally a violin can play a total of 24 notes. Each of the 4 strings are capable of producing 6 sounds that are distinctively apart. That is however assuming you do not play anything higher than first position.
What is a 5 string violin called?
A five-string violin is a variant violin with an extra string tuned to a pitch below the violin’s usual range. Five-string violas also exist, with strings tuned the same, and these have a similar issue with the high E string.
Whats the highest note you can play on a violin?
A7
How do you tell if a violin is a Stradivarius?
How to Identify a Stradivarius
- Experts can distinguish a Stradivarius from a copy by just looking at it for a couple of seconds.
- You can find lots of violins that have the writing “Antonius Stradivarius Cremonenfis” on their label, but a huge number of them are copies of the original instrument.