The Violin

     The violin is a stringed instrument that is sometimes called a fiddle. The word violin comes from the Medieval Latin word vitula, meaning stringed instrument. The violin was originated from Italy. It has a bunch of different little parts on it that have names that make sense. For example, the parts that look like shoulders are called the shoulders, and the board where you put your fingers is called the fingerboard.
     The oldest documented violin to have four strings, like the modern violin, is supposed to have been constructed in 1555 by Andrea Amati. (Other violins, documented earlier, only had three strings and were called violetta.)
     The violin immediately became very popular, both among street musicians and the nobility. A French king, Charles IX ordered Amati to construct 24 violins for him in 1560.
     The strings on a bow are usually made by long strands of a horses mane. You shouldn't touch them though because of the oils on your fingers. Every time you play you rub rosin (which you also shouldn't touch directly) on the bow strings.  

     I love violins! I play the violin, but I haven't played for that long, but I know that I will end up playing for a long time. They are so beautiful and I love the sound they make. Especially when the violin makes a beautiful ringing sound while you play.










This is a really funny and random picture of a friend who is playing the guitar like a violin. with a metal rod instead of a bow.

These are some pretty pictures of old violins.

 

 

 

 

I hope you guys like these awesome pictures and little history.