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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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How to play accents on short notes on the violin
The technique I generally use to play an accent on my violin is to press down the bow before executing the note. So that creates the necessary impact. …
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How to play a piece "cantabile"?
Since I'm learning the violin, what should I do in that context? Do I change something about my bowstrokes? Add a lot of vibrato? Play tempo rubato? …
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Why does plucked and bowed string of violin produces slightly different pitches?
I know that when plucked as in pizzicato, the violin produces a muted sound. … However, I was surprised to find out when I checked with my tuner that if I tune my violin by plucking, it seems somewhat flat when I double check it by bowing! …
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What is the proper name of the dash symbol over a note and how to play it
It would be helpful if you could explain in terms of the violin.
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This same symbol is called not just Tenuto in some places but also Détaché porté and Portato/louré when slurred. …