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Violin (Carnatic)
and Violin Notes (Western Classical)
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Violin Notes
(Western Classical)
& Violin (Carnatic)
Violin
occupies the most important place in the stage of Indian music. In its
congenial conceptions, it owes its origin to the European countries,
more specifically Italy and Germany.
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The
violin is essentially a bowed instrument with four strings that are
plucked to create music. The shape of the body of the violin is almost
like an hour glass. The violin comprises of various components like
the soundboard, also known as the top plate / table / belly, maple
ribs, two end blocks, a neck, a bridge, a sound post, four strings and
various fittings, that includes a chinrest, which may attach directly
over the tailpiece
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Violin Notes (Western Classical)
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The
violin plays a profound role in chamber music, orchestral music, opera, ballet,
and the solo repertoire. Orchestral scores are written with violin sections one
and two; the classical quartet has two violins (and one viola and one cello).
The first chair, first violin in an orchestra (called concertmaster, even if
female) plays a key leadership role in the group, secondary only to the
conductor, and works with the principle players who sit first chair in the
second violin, viola, cello and bass sections.
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