Do You Want to Play a String Instrument?

What is this?

The Violin
History of the Violin: It is believed
the violin family was developed in
the mid 1500s in Italy. The design
of the violin was based upon three
other previous string instruments;
the rebec, the Viola da Braccio and
the Lira da Braccio. It is said that
Gasparo da Salo and Andrea Amati
were the first to make violins the
way we identify them today.
What does it sound like?
The violin is the highest sounding
string instrument, with the ability
to play up to 4 octaves.

The Viola
History of the Viola: It is said that
the viola was developed in the mid
1530s. Adrea Amati was one of the
first to create the viola. Violas Above: The violin and the viola are two smaller
design changed in many different bowed string instruments. Though vastly
ways throughout history. For different in pitch they are very similar in shape.
example the neck, fingerboard,
bridge, bass bar, sound post, and
size have all been adjusted since its
original development.
What does it sound like?
The viola is lower than the violin.
Ranging about 3 to 4 octaves.

The Bow

Above: The bow has been used to play string instruments before the first discovery of what is
now our violin family. Though it has been around a very long time, it has gone through major
changes. Primarily in the 1600s the hair of the bow was allowed to be flatten giving the
instrumentalist more control. Bow lengths became greater in order to produce a louder
sound.
 The Cello
History of the Cello: Officially called
the violoncello, the cello is the highest
bass violin. It is harder to find where
this instrument was discovered but
there is information that applies it
could have been created before the
1700s. The neck and fingerboard were
both changed throughout the
development of the cello.
What does it sound like?
As one of the bigger string
instruments, the cello is able to play at
most 3 octaves.

The Double Bass

History of the Double Bass: The

Double Bass has been considered
related to the viola da gamba. Though
the construction of the inside verifies
that it is a member of the violin family.
It is believed that the Germans created
the double bass. Over time the number
of strings have changes as well as the
shape of the instrument.
What does it sound like?
The double bass is the largest string
instrument and produces the lowest
sounds.

Where do I get my
Care and Maintenance
instrument? String instruments are very fragile so you must be extra
Make sure you look at careful!
multiple stores in the area! Only the student and their teacher should be handling the
Most stores over a rental instrument.
payment plan! Do not touch the bow hairs with your fingers! The oil from
Though some may want to your hands will cause problems in producing sound.
choose a cheaper plan the
quality of the instrument will When not playing the instrument keep it completely stored
be lower inhibiting the sound. away in its case keeping it out of direct sunlight.
When purchasing your Clean the instrument and bow after every practice and
instrument please get rosin as rehearsal
well! After playing your instrument, loosen the hairs on the bow.
If you are having any Replace strings only when they break, fray or when they do
problems at all dont not ring/tune properly. (Please come see m e for help when
hesitate to contact me! replacing strings!)