You play the violin by resting it between your chin and left shoulder. A typical-sized violin is around 24 inches (two feet) long, with a slightly longer bow. First violins often play the melody, while second violins alternate between melody and harmony. There are more violins in the orchestra than any other instrument (there can be up to 30!) and they are divided into two groups: first and second. The violin is the baby of the string family, and like babies, makes the highest sounds. Learn about each instrument in the string family: The strings stretch over the body and neck and attach to small decorative heads, where they are tuned with small tuning pegs. They are all similarly shaped, with curvy wooden bodies and wooden necks. (Bass is pronounced "base," as in "baseball.") The smaller instruments, the violin and viola, make higher-pitched sounds, while the larger cello and double bass produce low rich sounds. The strings are the largest family of instruments in the orchestra and they come in four sizes: the violin, which is the smallest, viola, cello, and the biggest, the double bass, sometimes called the contrabass. The handle of the bow is made of wood and the strings of the bow are actually horsehair from horses' tails! Sometimes the musicians will use their fingers to pluck the strings, and occasionally they will turn the bow upside down and play the strings with the wooden handle. The strings are played most often by drawing a bow across them. He explained to me the order process and what to expect until it would be delivered to my home.When you look at a string instrument, the first thing you'll probably notice is that it's made of wood, so why is it called a string instrument? The bodies of the string instruments, which are hollow inside to allow sound to vibrate within them, are made of different kinds of wood, but the part of the instrument that makes the sound is the strings, which are made of nylon, steel or sometimes gut. Oren listened to my questions and with his knowledge of Salvi harps, his kind and professional demeanor put me at ease. “I was apprehensive at first about making a large purchase as this but, I wanted a quality instrument and wanted it to be a harp by Salvi. I wholeheartedly recommend Harpsicle Harps!” I have used this harp for numerous performances, and am always amazed by the remarkable tone, despite its size! But perhaps the most important aspect to me is how much fun this harp is to play. Perfectly suited for beginners, this instrument is also an excellent choice for advanced and professional players because of its versatility and reliability. Lightweight yet remarkably resilient, I am continually impressed with the big, beautiful sound that this travel-friendly harp produces. ”I have been the happy owner of a “Sharpsicle” Harpsicle Harp for over five years. I’ve always wanted a local option for my students and I’ve always loved the folks at Vermont Violins…it’s a perfect match! The harps are great for my students and is a great option for them until they are ready for their professional instrument.” “I was thrilled that Vermont Violins approached me to help with this project. Other harp models from both companies are available to order by request, which gives even the professional harpist wonderful options to upgrade their harps or expand their harp family!” There is a great range of harps available to order, from the 26 string Ravenna from Dusty Strings, a great small, portable harp with a professional sound, to the large 34 string Siff Saff from Telynau Teifi (Harp Centre of Wales) which is a fantastic student harp for those starting out who want a full size harp. “Vermont Violins is doing a great service to the harp community locally and nationally by offering such an affordable rental program AND financing program for both large harps and small harps.
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