Violin: Acoustics — Royal Institute of Technology
“Acoustics for violin and guitar makers.”
Violin: Acoustics — UNSW Music Acoustics
“A vibrating string can produce a motion that is rich in harmonics (different frequencies of vibration). Bowing the string not only allows a range of expressive techniques, but also supplies energy continuously and so maintains the harmonic richness”
Violin: Beginner Guide — Music & Arts
“The violin has four strings. Listed in descending order, they are: E, A, D, G. The E string is the thinnest and highest-sounding of the strings, and the G is the thickest and lowest-sounding.”
Violin: Brief Description — Vienna Symphonic Library
“The violin is the soprano instrument of the violin family (violin, viola, cello). It consists of three main parts, the body, the neck and the head, which are composed of a total of 80 separate components.”
Violin: Extended Techniques — Alexandra Greffin Klein
Violinist Alexandra Greffin Klein's blog about the contemporary violin.
Violin: Instrument Guide — Yamaha
“The neck is carved from a single piece of wood, and the part at the end that appears to wind in on itself is called the "scroll." The strings are attached to the tuning pegs, which are fitted inside narrowly carved holes, and held in place by friction.”
Violin: Instrument Studies for Eyes and Ears — Jacobs School of Music
Instrument Studies for Eyes and Ears, by Don Freund, site designed by Reid Merzbacher
Violin: The Orchestra: A User's Manual — Andrew Hugill
“The aim of The Orchestra: A User's Manual is to provide information about the orchestra, orchestration, composition and instruments, for the benefit of anybody with an interest in the subject.”
Violin: The Orchestra Up Close — Orchestre Métropolitain
The Orchestra Up Close highlights the role of the first violins in an orchestra, focusing on their leadership, placement, and the responsibilities of the concertmaster. It also features insights from an Orchestre Métropolitain violinist and includes musical examples showcasing the first violins. For more information, you can visit the page.