April 17, 2011

The Difference Between Violins And Other String Instruments

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Of all the musical instruments of the world, strings are the most popular. Included in this category are guitars, cellos, banjos, lutes and violins. Violins, and violas, are distinct among the string family because they must be played high against the shoulder, with the player’s head locking them into place. This makes performance very difficult as the neck of the instrument is obscured while playing. Like cellos and double basses, violins are usually played with a (more…)