What violins are there?
The violin was created by Andrea Amati from Cremona, Italy (ca. 1511-1577). It is likely that the violin has developed from a few other string instruments such as the vielle, rebec and lira da braccio that date all the way back to the 9th century. Made from the same wood as a piano, much of the violin is made of hard maple wood, such as the neck, ribs and back. The violin fingerboard, pegs and tailpiece are made of ebony. The violin is considered one of the most user-friendly musical instruments as it comes in different sizes depending on the player's age.
Types of Violins
There are many violin makers from around the world who make violins for specific name brands. In general, there are two types of violins:
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