Violins and V Guide - Resources and Review

Offers a brief history of the violin, an outline of the manufacturing process, and details of famous makers of the violin family. Also features practice tips, ideas for troubleshooting, and an abridged dictionary of musical terms.
 
Range of resources about violins, with the aim of offering support to all institutions and the initiatives that promote the classical violin. More than 3300 string related resources are included.
 
Information on violin making including samples of sound, pictures of instruments and a sequential description of the construction of a violin. Also contains entries on wood, varnish, glue, tools, design and instrument care.
 
A forum which considers any and all topics relating to the crafting, playing, and collecting of violins and associated subjects. Articles, news bulletins, message boards, and photographs are grouped by issue, with an archive dating back to 2000.
 
Index of events, gigs, performers, violin sellers, makers and repairers, organisations, schools, retailers, and additional Web resources and mailing lists for fiddle players in the UK.
 
Information about Antonio Stradivari and the instruments he made, particularly the violins. There are also references to works about Stradivari, as well as links to other violin makers.
 
Violin and music
related reference materials and links for musicians, teachers and scholars. Covers violin pedagogy, orchestral training and program design, the Suzuki Method, Yehudi Menuhin, and a guide to the orchestra.
 
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