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The violin is a member of the string instrument family. It has four strings that must be tuned precisely to produce the desired sound. The violin is a highly temperamental instrument that easily falls out of tune and must be tuned accurately; otherwise, the sound will be off. It is perhaps the combination of learning how to tune this instrument correctly, holding the hand on the neck of the violin properly, and using the bow appropriately that makes this instrument often regarded as one of the more challenging ones to learn. The violin is also commonly referred to as the fiddle, its informal name. In the past, violin strings were made from animal gut or catgut, and bow hairs were made from horsehair. Today, strings are often made from steel or other metals, and bows still use horsehair.
Although the violin may not have a history as long or old as wind or percussion instruments, it has still existed for an extended time. Throughout most of its history, the violin remained virtually unchanged in use and appearance until the 1700s. It was after this period that the violin underwent some minor changes in shape, mainly concerning the angle of the violin’s neck. While this modification may not have significantly altered the violin’s sound, potential changes in the materials used to make the violin can have a considerable impact on the sound it produces.
The violin is primarily made of spruce and maple, and its hollow body contributes to its sound. The bridge, which holds the strings above the violin’s surface, is also made of wood. The pegs can be made from wood or plastic, although wood is preferred for better grip in holding the strings in place. Unfortunately, many violins come with plastic pegs. Chalk is sometimes used to increase grip. Apart from the strings, the fine-tuning keys, and the chin rest, the violin is mostly made of wood. Violin makers, also known as luthiers, are specific and particular about the materials they use in crafting a violin. If the instrument is made with the wrong materials or the materials are not aged or graded correctly, the violin will not produce the sounds it is supposed to.
Violins are the smallest members of the violin family of instruments, which include the viola, cello, and bass. They can also produce a higher pitch than the others while still delivering a rich sound that can touch the soul. The violin is a temperamental instrument that requires a lot of practice and dedication, but it is also an incredibly versatile instrument with a wide range of sounds it can produce. The four strings may seem limiting to the inexperienced, but they are not overly restrictive. The violin can play any genre of music and has a fantastic range that can be skillfully manipulated to create beautiful sounds and music.
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