| The history of the violin runs for centuries as an | | | | produce subtler sounds than metal strings and don't |
| instrument that is used in various musical genres like | | | | have to be tuned often. |
| classical, pop, jazz and country. It is a small, hollow | | | | Today, there are also electric violins that send signals |
| stringed instrument with a long neck and four strings | | | | via an electrical pickup device. There are also electric |
| tuned from low to high; with each note having a | | | | violins that work only when plugged in. Electric violins |
| perfect fifth to the one below it. | | | | have a solid body design with wiring and batteries |
| The violin is made of different kinds of wood where | | | | found in its body. Being a new invention, electric violin |
| the top is usually made of spruce while the sides and | | | | makers today can use their imagination to decide on |
| back are usually of maple. The fingerboard of the | | | | the shape of the electric violin. |
| violin is usually made of ebony; however, sometimes | | | | Violins are best bought in violin stores for a better |
| ivory is also used. Violin strings were originally made | | | | range of violins. There are some violin stores that sell |
| of gut but is today made of different materials. | | | | violins from different manufacturers, and some that |
| Different kinds of violin strings give different tones | | | | manufacture their own violins. Some violin stores also |
| and sound quality. Some violin strings also stay in | | | | rent out violins and sell used violins. As new violins |
| tune, and last longer than others. Violin strings are | | | | cost between two hundred to twenty thousand |
| today usually metal, synthetic core or gut strings. | | | | dollars, beginners usually rent violins or buy used ones. |
| Metal violin strings produce pure, clear and loud tones | | | | Whatever the case, make sure that the violin comes |
| and are easy to play. Beginners and intermediate | | | | with a violin case to provide it protection from any |
| players prefer using steel core strings. The synthetic | | | | damage. |
| core violin strings are made of the nylon perlon and | | | | |