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  1. Violin - Wikipedia

    Most violins have a hollow wooden body, and commonly have four strings (sometimes five [b]), usually tuned in perfect fifths with notes G3, D4, A4, E5, and are most commonly played by drawing a bow …

  2. Violin | Definition, Structure, History, & Facts | Britannica

    Dec 12, 2025 · violin, bowed stringed musical instrument that evolved during the Renaissance from earlier bowed instruments: the medieval fiddle; its 16th-century Italian offshoot, the lira da braccio; …

  3. Baroque Violin Shop

    We carry a wide range of violins, violas, cellos and basses for customers of all abilities, from beginner to advanced, at various price points. We hand-pick our instruments direct from the makers to ensure …

  4. How to Play the Violin: 14 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow

    Apr 13, 2025 · The violin is one of the most rewarding and beautiful instruments to play. The road to learning the violin is a long one, but with patience, discipline, and enthusiasm, these steps will help …

  5. The Loft Violin Shop - Home

    Experience the old world charm, craftsmanship, and quality of The Loft Violin Shop. We specialize in violins, violas, cellos, and basses, and offer many services including sales, rentals, repairs, and …

  6. Violin - Musical Instrument Guide - Yamaha Corporation

    This article contains information about the Violin.

  7. What is a Violin? Explore the Soul and Sound of This Musical Instrument

    Feb 26, 2024 · In this beginners guide, we’ll review what the violin musical instrument is by examining what it sounds like, how its played, its long history, how its made, and also explore some of the great …

  8. The Violin: A Short History — Google Arts & Culture

    The violin has been around for about 500 years, though the history of bowed instruments goes back much further. One direct ancestor of the violin is the rebab, an Arabic instrument used in...

  9. Violin Online: Violin Basics

    Learn how to play the violin online with a review of violin basics such as how to hold the violin and bow, violin tuning, violin notes and violin fingering; find out how to change violin strings and rosin your …

  10. A Brief History of the Violin | National Geographic

    The violin is arguably the world’s most popular instrument. Its expressive tones suit a variety of musical styles, from fast and furious to slow and sanguine.