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The Violinmaking School Of Brescia
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Political of the Renaissance ordered northern Italian cities in violinmaking. But bubonic plague hit Brescia a little harder as most of its luthiers perished.(read
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The Violins Of Yehudi Menuhin
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The prodigy Menuhin had a taste for the best violins in the world, and his virtuosity made him deserving thereof. For all he was given he also gave in kind.(read
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The Violinmaking School Of Venice
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Venice stood apart from the other Italian city-states, a blend of culture and art from a bigger world beyond southern Europe. Violins from there reflect this.(read
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Demystifying Harmonics Of Stringed Instruments
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Instruments like violins and cellos produce harmonic tone vibrations, involuntarily or by intent, from strings other than the string being played.(read
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Fine Musical Instrument Appraisal: Factors To Consider
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The search for identity and value in fine stringed and other instruments is its own treasure hunt. Several factors matter – including how it sounds.(read
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The Famous – Or Infamous – Thefts Of Stradivarius Violins
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Despite the difficulty thieves might find reselling famous works of the master luthier, history shows that Stradivariuses hold enduring attraction to thieves.(read
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The History Of Rosin And Stringed Instruments
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Both rosin and music produced by strings go back thousands of years. When the two came together is uncertain, but it's easy to understand why.(read
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Demystifying The Stringed Instrument Bridge
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A simple piece of maple wood might look less important than the showier body, strings, scroll or bow of a violin. But the bridge is critical to the sound.(read
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Baroque Stringed Instrument Bows Versus “modern” Bows
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While appearing to be less complex than the violin itself, the bow and its evolution since the 17th century illustrate how “the stick” had distinct advantages.(read
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Baroque Musical Instruments Vs. Modern Stringed Instruments
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The interplay of historical events and inventive instrument making – violins providing the best example – led the transition from one period to the next.(read
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