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The violin is the best known bowed string instrument. It is the smallest of the string instruments normally used in orchestral music. It is used in all music styles and is very common in classical, country, and certain types of folk and traditional music. Another name for the violin is the fiddle.

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Is the Violin a difficult instrument to play for a beginner?

The truth is, I have just booked my first violin lesson for next week. This is by far the best thing that you said. … Important to remember: if you find that violin is not for you, that doesn't mean that all non-piano instruments are not for you. …
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Can't tune violin with GDAE

One thing that you need to keep in mind is that the tuning system of a violin does not rely on gears the way that a guitar does; both the tuning peg and the hole in which it is inserted taper, and not … Part of learning how to play the violin is learning how use enough force to keep the peg from moving when you're done tuning, but not using so much force that the pegs become stuck or break. …
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Is it possible to learn to play the violin for a year and be able to play in an amateur orch...

Like a lot of things, you get out of it what you put into it. If you're practicing consistently (15 minutes a day, every day, is better than 3 hours one day a week), taking lessons with an experienced …
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Why is a violin so loud compared to a guitar?

In general, a violin is going to be playing in a higher register than a guitar. …
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