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		<title>The Asian Elegance of the Willow Flute</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The willow flute is simple in design, as is the case with most flutes. It differs from most others, however, in that it does not have any finger holes to manipulate the sound that it emits. It has a fipple mouthpiece, meaning that the air escapes from a small hole just below where the musician [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="first-child "></p><p><span title="T" class="cap"><span>T</span></span>he willow flute is simple in design, as is the case with most flutes. It differs from most others, however, in that it does not have any finger holes to manipulate the sound that it emits. It has a fipple mouthpiece, meaning that the air escapes from a small hole just below where the musician blows into the instrument. The willow flute is also known as a sallow flute and was created by the Scandinavians and was often used in their traditional folk music. It is certainly a unique instrument that has its own unique sound and one that has been around for a fairly long time.</p>
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<p>When the willow flute was first created, it was made out of the bark of willow trees and this is where its name came from. Today, this flute is often made out of plastic, like other types of flute such as the fife or recorder. When looking at how a willow or sallow flute is played, one might be curious at how one can alter the sound to create different notes.</p>
<p>Most other flutes have either finger holes or holes with keys that would allow a musician to manipulate the sound made by the flute in order to make different notes. This particular flute, however, does not have any finger holes; instead, the musician alters the sound that is made by the willow or sallow flute by changing the amount of air they blow into the instrument. To be more exact, the musician alters the pressure of the air blown into the instrument. The sound is also changed by the musician covering or uncovering the end of the willow flute. Covering the end of the flute actually creates certain overtones while leaving the end of the flute open allows for a different set of overtones to be created.</p>
<p>The willow or sallow flute is certainly unique in many different ways. First, its design is quite different form how other more typical flutes are created in that it does not have any finger holes drilled into the tube. It is also unique in the sound that it can create. While it may seem odd in how it is played in order to created different sounds, it is not an overly difficult instrument to learn. It can be quite challenging at first, but once someone gets used to it the instrument can be quite easy to play. It is not an overly expensive instrument and can be easier to acquire than other, more complicated instruments.</p>
<p>It may not be the best for a beginner, but it can be an instrument that a more experienced musician might enjoy. It can be more difficult for someone who is new to playing music because it is not like playing a recorder or some other basic flute. A person playing this particular instrument has to have good control of their breathing in order to create the sounds that they want. Once this is mastered, the instrument can be quite rewarding in the music that it can allow one to create.</p>
<p>Victor Epand is an expert consultant for used CDs, autographed CDs, and used musical instruments. You can find the best marketplace for used CDs, autographed CDs, and used musical instruments at these sites for <a href="http://www.usedcdsell.com">used willow flute href=&#8221;http://www.sellautographedcds.com&#8221;&gt;autographed willow flute </a><a href="http://www.sellusedmusicalinstruments.com">used willow flutes</a></p>
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		<title>The Revolutionary Sound of the Fife</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Neal</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The fife is a type of flute that is fairly similar to the piccolo. It is a transverse flute that emits a high pitched sound that is louder than the piccolo because of its design. It has a narrower bore that causes the higher pitch. This flute was most often used in marching bands and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="first-child "></p><p><span title="T" class="cap"><span>T</span></span>he fife is a type of flute that is fairly similar to the piccolo. It is a transverse flute that emits a high pitched sound that is louder than the piccolo because of its design. It has a narrower bore that causes the higher pitch. This flute was most often used in marching bands and the military, possibly because of its loud and distinguishing sound. It was not often used in musical orchestras in the past, though it was used in some folk music, and it does not appear to be one of the more popular flutes in general, though it is still around for people who want to take up the fife as their musical instrument of choice.</p>
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<p>The fife is an older type of flute that appeared to have first been developed in Switzerland, during the 1300s. When it was first created, it was used in the traditional folk music of the time and was a common instrument used to accompany dancing. Its use was not limited to the upper class; it appears that all social classes were able to enjoy the music as well as play the instrument. In modern music, the fife is still used in different forms of folk music, as well as in the blues music, Celtic music and folk rock.</p>
<p>Like most flutes, the fife is fairly simple in design. The fife is made out of a narrow tube that has six holes in it that are covered by the musician&#8217;s fingers to play different notes. There are some fifes that have more than six holes, but these are usually added for chromatics. Unlike some of the other flutes made today, the fife is often made out of wood, such as rosewood and mopane, though it is occasionally made out of plastic or metal. The fife is made in a particular key; either in B flat, C or D. Fifes made in the key of C and D are more common than the ones made in B flat.</p>
<p>The fife is a small instrument that is very easy to carry just about anywhere. Fifes made out of different material and are made in different keys have unique sounds, and can sometimes make it difficult for someone to pick out the fife of their choice when they decide it is the instrument they would like to adopt. Most people looking for the right fife will focus on the sound that each type makes and will pick the one that has the sound that is most attractive to them.</p>
<p>This instrument is also fairly inexpensive to purchase and the music is relatively easy to acquire. When first learning how to play an instrument, this is probably one of the best ones to start with. It takes some time and practice, but it allows a new musician to learn how to read and follow sheet music, as well as learn how to control their breathing so that they can create the sound that they want. The fife might not be the first instrument that comes to mind when a person is thinking about what they would like to play, but it is certainly a good choice for someone new to music.</p>
<p>Victor Epand is an expert consultant for used CDs, autographed CDs, and used musical instruments. You can find the best marketplace for used CDs, autographed CDs, and used musical instruments at these sites for <a href="http://www.usedcdsell.com">used fife CDs</a>, <a href="http://www.sellautographedcds.com">autographed fife CDs</a>, and <a href="http://www.sellusedmusicalinstruments.com">used fifes</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Mythical Sounds of the Pan Flute</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Neal</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The pan flute is an instrument that consists of ten or more pipes, which differ in length, that are closed tube. The tubes are placed in a row, from the longest tube to the shortest. Each length will then produce a different note, depending on its length. It is most often viewed as an old [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="first-child "></p><p><span title="T" class="cap"><span>T</span></span>he pan flute is an instrument that consists of ten or more pipes, which differ in length, that are closed tube. The tubes are placed in a row, from the longest tube to the shortest. Each length will then produce a different note, depending on its length. It is most often viewed as an old folk instrument and it is what preceded the harmonica and the pipe organ. It is believed that the different lengths of the tubes in the pan flute were the inspiration for the pipe organ. While original pan flutes were generally made from reed or bamboo, most pan flutes today are made out of metal, plastic and wood.</p>
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<p>As the ends of the pan flute are stopped, the flute is not played by the musician blowing air directly into the tubes. Instead, the pan flute is played by the musician blowing air across the opening, much the same way as other flutes are played. While the instrument appears fairly simple in its design and limited in the sounds it can play, the musician playing the pan flute can actually play a wide range of musical notes that can make some pleasant music.</p>
<p>In fact, an experienced player can play both sharp and flat notes by tilting the flute a certain way and by how they blow the air across the mouth of each tube. Even more experienced musicians can have such a good handle on the pan flute that they can play a scale in any key and creating vibratos is little trouble for them as well.</p>
<p>While the pan flute has been around for a very long time, and it didn&#8217;t appear to be overly popular in modern times, the pan flute really began to come back in the late 1900s, especially after a Gheorghe Zamfir, a Romanian musician, recorded many albums, toured and became well-known for his pan flute music.</p>
<p>Today, many people have chosen to play the pan flute and have continued to play for their love and enjoyment of the music and the instrument. In fact, there are other very well-known musicians who have used the pan flute in some of their music, including Aerosmith and The Beatles. It has also become quite popular in New Age music, perhaps for its light and soothing tone.</p>
<p>It might not be the first instrument that many will immediately choose when deciding on an instrument to play, though many who have heard the pan flute, and enjoy the genre it is typically played in, will choose the instrument. It can be a rewarding instrument to play and one that does not create a lot of noise when trying to practice at home. It is a quieter instrument, though its sound can attract attention because of its clear and soothing tone. It is a pleasant instrument to play, even if not for a career in music. There are many people out there who have chosen to learn the pan flute as a hobby because they enjoy the sound and they like to play on their free time for fun.</p>
<p>Victor Epand is an expert consultant for used CDs, autographed CDs, and used musical instruments. You can find the best marketplace for used CDs, autographed CDs, and used musical instruments at these sites for <a href="http://www.usedcdsell.com">used pan flute CDs</a>, <a href="http://www.sellautographedcds.com">autographed pan flute CDs</a>, and <a href="http://www.sellusedmusicalinstruments.com">used pan flutes</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Alto Voice of the Viola</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The viola is simply a larger version of the violin, but it differs in its tone, strings and how it is played. While the violin has a higher pitch, the viola has a slightly lower pitch. Also, the viola is played with the pads of the fingers than the fingertips as is the case with [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="first-child "></p><p><span title="T" class="cap"><span>T</span></span>he viola is simply a larger version of the violin, but it differs in its tone, strings and how it is played. While the violin has a higher pitch, the viola has a slightly lower pitch. Also, the viola is played with the pads of the fingers than the fingertips as is the case with the violin. This is a result of the larger size of the viola. The places where the fingers must be placed in order to strike the right note are a little farther apart and the vibratos&#8217; are also a little broader. In fact, the playing of the viola is similar to that of the cello in some ways because of its larger size. The strings are also different from that of the violins and more similar to those of the cello. The viola&#8217;s highest string is the A string. The next is the D string, then the G string and then the C string.</p>
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<p>While some of the technique in playing the viola is very much like that of the cello, the viola is held the same way as the violin. The viola can be a little more difficult to play because of the spacing on the viola and most viola players will opt to play a smaller version of the viola rather than a larger version because the demands on the stretch of the fingers is less.</p>
<p>The bow is also a little thicker than that of a violins bow in order to play the instrument properly. There also does not appear to be a whole lot of music written for the viola in the past. It was more of an instrument that was to have a smaller part in order to add to the music, but major parts were not overly popular for it. In the twentieth century, however, it changed. As music began to evolve, so did the interest grow for people to start writing more pieces for the viola. Viola music is quite unique and specialized to the instrument, so most music has to be altered in order to incorporate the viola or new music must be written. Many have done this and now the viola has been used in folk, country and many other genres of music.</p>
<p>It could be the deeper and richer sound that the viola has in comparison to the violin. The violin has a higher and more delicate sound. The viola has a slightly deeper and richer sound and it is this difference that the educated ear can easily pick up and tell the difference between the two instruments. When familiar with the sound of one or both of them, the difference in the sound is unmistakable. Regardless of the differences, the beauty of the sounds created by the viola when in perfect tune and properly played are almost hypnotizing. Most people enjoy the sound of the viola fully as it tends to create a soothing and calming sound. Perhaps this is the reason that more effort is being put in by composers to include the viola in a larger role than before.</p>
<p>Victor Epand is an expert consultant for used CDs, autographed CDs, and used musical instruments. You can find the best marketplace for used CDs, autographed CDs, and used musical instruments at these sites for <a href="http://www.usedcdsell.com">used viola CDs</a>, <a href="http://www.sellautographedcds.com">autographed viola CDs</a>, and <a href="http://www.sellusedmusicalinstruments.com">used violas </a>.</p>
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		<title>The Melancholy Music of the Violin</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Neal</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The violin is a member of the string instrument group. It has four strings that must be tuned precisely in order to produce the desired sound. The violin is a fairly temperamental instrument that easily falls out of tune and must be tuned perfectly or the sound will be off. It is possibly the combination [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="first-child "></p><p><span title="T" class="cap"><span>T</span></span>he violin is a member of the string instrument group. It has four strings that must be tuned precisely in order to produce the desired sound. The violin is a fairly temperamental instrument that easily falls out of tune and must be tuned perfectly or the sound will be off. It is possibly the combination of having to learn how to tune this instrument properly, hold the hand on the neck of the violin right and use the bow properly that this particular instrument is often seen as one of the more difficult ones to learn. The violin is often referred to as the fiddle, which is its informal title. In the past the strings of the violin were made of animal gut or catgut and the hairs on the bow were made of horse hair. Today, the strings are often made out of steel or other metals and the bows are still made with horse hair.</p>
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<p>While the violin may not have a history as long or old as wind instruments or percussion instruments do, it has still existed for a long time. Throughout most of its history, the violin remained more or less the same in use and appearance until the 1700s. It was after this that the violin went through some minor changes in design, mostly in regards to the angle of the violin&#8217;s neck. While this change may not have changed the sound of the violin much, possible changes in the materials used to make the violin have a significant affect on the sound the violin will make.</p>
<p>For starters, the violin is hollow and consists of mostly spruce and maple. The bridge that holds the strings up off the face of the violin is also wood. The pegs are made of wood or plastic, though wood is preferred because it has more grip to hold the strings in place. Unfortunately, many violins are sold with plastic pegs. Chalk is sometimes used to increase the grip. Other than the strings, the smaller tuning keys and the chin rest, the violin is wood. Violin makers, also known as luthiers, are particular and specific in what they use in making a violin. If the instrument is made with the wrong material, or the material is not aged or graded properly, the violin will not emit the sounds it is supposed to.</p>
<p>Violins are the smallest of the violin family of instruments, which include the viola, the cello and the base. They can also emit a higher pitch than the others, while still managing to give out a rich sound that can reach the soul. It may be a temperamental instrument that requires a lot of practice and dedication, but it is also quite a flexible instrument with a large range of sounds it can make. The four strings may seem limiting to the inexperienced, but they are not very limiting at all. The violin can play just about any kind of music and has an amazing range that can be well manipulated to create beautiful sounds and music.</p>
<p>Victor Epand is an expert consultant for used CDs, autographed CDs, and used musical instruments. You can find the best marketplace for used CDs, autographed CDs, and used musical instruments at these sites for <a href="http://www.usedcdsell.com">used violin CDs</a>, <a href="http://www.sellautographedcds.com">autographed violin CDs</a>, and <a href="http://www.sellusedmusicalinstruments.com">used violins</a>.</p>
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		<title>Playing the Bones of the Xylophone</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The xylophone was first created in Indonesia and is a member of the percussion family. The instrument has a set of different sized bars that are made out of wood and are each made to make a particular note when struck. The different bars are struck with wooden, rubber or plastic mallets to make different [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="first-child "></p><p><span title="T" class="cap"><span>T</span></span>he xylophone was first created in Indonesia and is a member of the percussion family. The instrument has a set of different sized bars that are made out of wood and are each made to make a particular note when struck. The different bars are struck with wooden, rubber or plastic mallets to make different sounds. <span id="more-72700"></span>This particular percussion instrument has been around for thousands of years. This has been proven by artifacts found from as far back as 2000 BC. Throughout history, there have also been other variations of xylophones made, including ones that were made and used by ancient temples in China.</p>
<p>It must also be noted that xylophones are not always created in a single row of low notes to high notes. There have been xylophones found that have the bars hanging, where the musician will strike the vertical bars with the mallet. Michael Gusikov played a xylophone that had three rows of the bars situated in the shape of a triangle. It would appear that like many other instruments, the xylophone went through a number of changes and modifications over time.</p>
<p>While it is uncertain when exactly the xylophone made it to Europe, it is suggested that it could have arrived there sometime during the 1500s. Though, it wasn&#8217;t until the early 1800s that people in the west were becoming familiar with the xylophone. Michael Josef Gusikov can be credited with making the instrument known. He had an interest in the instrument and performed with the xylophone around Europe on tours. It was not long before this musician became known for his music and gained some decent recognition for it. In fact, there were other well-known musicians who spoke well of the Michael Gusikov&#8217;s performances, including Frederic Chopin, who was a fairly well-known pianist.</p>
<p>When most people think about playing an instrument, few will immediately think of the xylophone; instead, many will think about taking up guitar, piano, or saxophone before thinking of playing something like the xylophone. Xylophones are not an overly common instrument in the western world and are forgotten as a result, though this is not to say that no one plays it. Many people play the xylophone because they enjoy the sound and they are aware of the unique and natural sound it has. The xylophone is perhaps best known by the sharp and bright tone the bars have when struck with the mallet, especially the modern xylophones that have been created with resonating tubes placed under the wooden bars to enhance the sound of each note. The frames of the xylophone are made of wood or steal tubing and the more expensive, higher end models have the ability to have their height adjusted to fit the musician.</p>
<p>The higher quality xylophones also have more stability, while the cheaper ones don&#8217;t have as much stability. Musicians who are serious about playing the xylophone in concerts and other performances will most likely spend more money on the higher quality instruments, while younger students who are simply looking to try it out will go for the cheaper, used xylophones.</p>
<p>Victor Epand is an expert consultant for used CDs, autographed CDs, and used musical instruments. You can find the best marketplace for used CDs, autographed CDs, and used musical instruments at these sites for <a href="http://www.usedcdsell.com">used xylophone CDs</a>, <a href="http://www.sellautographedcds.com">autographed xylophone CDs</a>, and <a href="http://www.sellusedmusicalinstruments.com">used xylophones</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Melodic Sounds of the Trumpet</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The trumpet is an instrument that is a member of the brass family, though it has also been referred to as a wind or an aerophone instrument, and has the highest register among all the brass instruments. The trumpet is made out of brass tubing that is narrowest at the mouthpiece and widest at the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="first-child "></p><p><span title="T" class="cap"><span>T</span></span>he trumpet is an instrument that is a member of the brass family, though it has also been referred to as a wind or an aerophone instrument, and has the highest register among all the brass instruments. The trumpet is made out of brass tubing that is narrowest at the mouthpiece and widest at the end.</p>
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<p>This particular instrument, like other brass instruments is played by blowing into the mouthpiece through closed lips to create a vibration. The instrument as three keys or piston valves that work to alter the sound produced, often creating a lower pitch. Each valve will lower the sound the trumpet makes as it is pressed down by the musician. There are also different kinds of trumpets that are tuned to different notes. The most common trumpet played is known as the B-flat trumpet. Other types of trumpets that are played but are not as common are the C, D, E, F, G, and A.</p>
<p>Surprisingly enough, the trumpet has been around for a very long time, even if the earlier trumpets did not look like the trumpets people are more familiar with today. The earliest proof of the existence of trumpets goes back as far as 1500 BC, though it is believed that trumpets could have easily existed before this as well.</p>
<p>Another interesting note about the trumpet is that it was not originally used for music. Instead, it was used for signaling purposes for religious ceremonies or military use. It really was not until medieval times that the trumpet started to be used more as a musical instrument instead of being limited to previous purposes. In fact, it was even seen as a special talent, which those who played would keep to themselves because it was regarded as a guarded craft. It was after this time that the trumpet really started to change, as improvements and adaptations were made to have the trumpet keep up with its demands. Even with these improvements, the addition of the valves on the trumpet did not occur until the early to mid 1800s.</p>
<p>It appears that few young people will take up the instrument instead of popular instruments like the guitar and the piano. A common misconception is that it is really simple to play, but the truth is that it can be a little complex. One has to have good control of the air that they blow into the trumpet in order to get the right sound. Some will take an interest in the trumpet because they appreciate its bold and bright sound. It is common in marching bands, in the military and is also common in schools.</p>
<p>It is a relatively inexpensive instrument to play in comparison to others, so school bands will sometimes be able to teach students who want to learn it. Its drawback for many people is that it does not have a wide range of sounds and many who want to learn how to play an instrument are looking for something that can create a variety of different sounds.</p>
<p>Victor Epand is an expert consultant for used CDs, autographed CDs, and used musical instruments. You can find the best marketplace for used CDs, autographed CDs, and used musical instruments at these sites for <a href="http://www.usedcdsell.com">used trumpet  CDs</a>, <a href="http://www.sellautographedcds.com">autographed trumpet CDs</a>, and <a href="http://www.sellusedmusicalinstruments.com">used trumpets</a>.</p>
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		<title>Can You Hear the Music of the Violin</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Neal</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[String instruments include any kind of instrument that involves the vibrating of strings, either by drawing a bow across the strings, such as when playing the violin, plucking the strings, such as when playing the guitar, or by striking the strings, such as when playing the piano. The piano is often mistaken as a percussion [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="first-child "></p><p><span title="S" class="cap"><span>S</span></span>tring instruments include any kind of instrument that involves the vibrating of strings, either by drawing a bow across the strings, such as when playing the violin, plucking the strings, such as when playing the guitar, or by striking the strings, such as when playing the piano. The piano is often mistaken as a percussion instrument by many, but it is classified as a string instrument. When string instruments were first invented is not clear, but what is clear is that the string instrument has been around for an incredibly long time, though many of the string instruments that are commonly played nowadays are relatively new inventions.</p>
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<p>As mentioned before, there are three main ways of playing string instruments in order to create a sound. In string instruments, the strings are often of different lengths and thicknesses in order to produce different sounds or notes. One way of playing string instruments is by moving a bow across the strings. The friction of the bow moving across the strings causes a vibration and this vibration generates the sound that people can hear.</p>
<p>The second way of playing a string instrument is by plucking the strings. The vibrations I caused after the string has been plucked and this vibration causes the sound people hear. Some of these particular instruments often require the use of bare fingers or the use of a plastic or wood pick. The third way that string instruments are played is by striking the strings with a small hammer, as in the case with the piano. The hammer strikes the string and causes the vibration, which then creates the sound. One interesting difference between the first two ways of playing a string instrument compared to the last method mentioned, is that the person using a bow or a pick to play the instruments will typically need to use their other hand to adjust the length of the string in order to create a different sound.</p>
<p>The third way typically has a row of strings that will be hit with the hammer and the strings will already be set in their different lengths. In this case, all that is required is the touch of the key. The obvious exception to this, of course, would be string instruments such as the harp, which require the musician to pluck the strings.</p>
<p>Many will refer to the string instruments as the more difficult type of instruments to learn and play. The reason is that these instruments are quite complicated and the right tension and finger placement are necessary to creating the perfect sound. Most of these instruments are also quite temperamental in that with the aging of the strings, the change in the weather as well as the movement of the instrument can all contribute to putting the instrument way out of tune.</p>
<p>Learning to tune many of these instruments as well as learning where exactly to place the fingers can take quite a bit of concentration and time, but in the end the music created by these instruments are all worth it. The delicate, yet powerful sound sings to the soul and for many the difficulty in learning to master the instrument is well worth it for the music it allows them to create.</p>
<p>Victor Epand is an expert consultant for used CDs, autographed CDs, and used musical instruments. You can find the best marketplace for used CDs, autographed CDs, and used musical instruments at these sites for <a href="http://www.usedcdsell.com">used violin CDs</a>, <a href="http://www.sellautographedcds.com">autographed violin CDs</a>, and <a href="http://www.sellusedmusicalinstruments.com">used violins</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Digital Age Of Violins</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Neal</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The violin, next to the guitar is possibly one of the older instruments of our time. Both the guitar and violin have progressed from a simple wooden bowed string instrument, to becoming available as electrical instruments producing enhanced and customised sound effects. The violin was once popularly associated with classical music since the Baroque era, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="first-child "></p><p><span title="T" class="cap"><span>T</span></span>he violin, next to the guitar is possibly one of the older instruments of our time. Both the guitar and violin have progressed from a simple wooden bowed string instrument, to becoming available as electrical instruments producing enhanced and customised sound effects. The violin was once popularly associated with classical music since the Baroque era, until the twentieth century reinvented its sound using electric violins in modern popular music.</p>
<p>Electric violins are not as established as electric guitars or bass guitars, but many violinists use the violin for performances in mainstream pop and rock music. This produces an amplified sound of the violin, using an electric pick-up. Non-classical musicians popularly use these for experimental music. One band in particular, known as &#8216;Yellowcard&#8217;, uses the electric violin for their punk rock genre music. It has also been used in musical theatre productions, more famously with &#8216;Whistle Down the Wind&#8217; by Andrew Lloyd Webber.</p>
<p>However, electric violins have been around since the early twentieth century, as far back as 1935, to which this had profound influence on the music industry today, fusing contemporary music with classical sounds. The main differences were that the sounds are sent down an electric pick-up, and unlike conventional violins, they were made with six strings as opposed to the standard four. The extra two strings stretched the sound further.</p>
<p>History</p>
<p>The actual violin as we know it has been in use for over 500 years which was designed by an Italian family known as the Amati family; however, earlier versions of the violin have been around for 7000 years. The electric violin was first in production during the 1930s by Richenbacker, who were also behind the production of the first electric guitar. This sparked the rock and roll era, taking music to another level. This also coined a new name for the violin as &#8216;electro&#8217;.</p>
<p>During the 1950s, Leo Fender had redesigned this and reproduced electric violins tailoring it for modern music. However, these were heavy blocks of wood, therefore were not as popular. Fender is commonly associated with making popular electric guitars that are produced and widely used today.</p>
<p>Musical Uses and Design</p>
<p>Violins that are customised with an electric pickup tend to be easier to play without needing to be plugged in all the time. Whereas a normal electric violin will only sound out the desired tones when it is plugged, because they are designed differently.</p>
<p>Since the electric violin is still considered new, this does not come with a specific generic body design, so makers and musicians can freely create a unique shape to it. However, electric violins do come with a solid body rather than a hollow wooden back, because the electric pickups are more likely to cause a piercing feedback noise, whereas a solid body will not create this kind of a feedback.</p>
<p>The electric violin is widely experimental and far more diverse in the music seen than the acoustic violin. Some people have even installed electric pickups to the bridge on standard acoustic violins, similar to how bass guitarists customise their instrument to either change the pickup or make it fretless. The electric violin on the other hand, is commonly used to create reverbs and chorus distortions making it unique in its sound.</p>
<p>Musicians that use the electric violin tend to create experimental and progressive music; this has also been used in punk rock or avant-garde music, making it quite a diverse instrument. However, this is not used in traditional or classical music. One thing is for certain, this will develop into the next rock music must have accessory, like the electric guitar because of its unique sound in music.</p>
<p>Anna Stenning is an expert on <a href="http://www.moondogguitars.com">electric violins</a>, as she enjoys listening to music that is progressive and electric in genre.</p>
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		<title>Buying Expensive And Well Crafted Used Violins</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the more difficult types of instruments to play is the violin. It has been played for centuries and has become a staple of not only classical music, but also more modern music like Bluegrass. It is not unusual to have some children who want to learn to play the violin, while other children [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="first-child "></p><p><span title="O" class="cap"><span>O</span></span>ne of the more difficult types of instruments to play is the violin. It has been played for centuries and has become a staple of not only classical music, but also more modern music like Bluegrass.</p>
<p>It is not unusual to have some children who want to learn to play the violin, while other children will have parents who want them to learn how to play the violin. The sad part of this is that violins actually cost quite a bit of money, and the better the violin, the more money you are going to be shelling out.</p>
<p>You should not be surprised if you end up spending hundreds of dollars for a violin, and for many families, that is simply too much. However, if you have a child eager to play the violin or you are a parent who wants them to play the violin, then your best option comes in the form of used violins.</p>
<p>Far from being broken and disused violins, used violins are actually very well taken care of and have been put back on the market for a variety of reasons. It could be that the children who did play decided not to anymore, so the parents sold the violin, or it could just be a matter of someone upgrading the violin.</p>
<p>If you are looking online or through a pawn shop, you will find that you can get a great deal on a great violin, and all you have to do is look for it. You may pay as little as $50 to $100 for a violin if you look in the right places, and all it takes from you is the persistence to find what you are looking for in a pawn shop or online.</p>
<p>This means that your child will be able to learn to play the violin, which is an excellent instrument to learn because it can allow them to learn how to play other stringed instruments, including the harp and the guitar.</p>
<p>By buying a used violin, you also save money in case your child tires of learning the instrument. That way, when you decide to get rid of the violin, you can take it to another pawn shop and make a small profit, without worrying about a huge loss on what you paid.</p>
<p>Buying a used violin is the best option for any family that is looking to brighten up their home with the sound of music. Violins are a very classical instrument to play, used by classical musicians and rock musicians alike. It has an amazing sound, and when you have a child who learns how to play it, they will have the ability to spring board to other types of instruments.</p>
<p>Used violins will cost much less than other types of new violins, and when you have to pay for many instruments for your children, then you need to be able to save money. This is key, and if your child decides they want to keep playing the violin, then you can upgrade as they get older. You can never go wrong when you give a child a used violin.</p>
<p>Victor Epand is an expert consultant for used CDs, autographed CDs, and used musical instruments. You can find the best marketplace for used CDs, autographed CDs, and used musical instruments at these sites for <a href="http://www.usedcdsell.com">used violin CDs</a>, <a href="http://www.sellautographedcds.com">autographed violin CDs</a>, and <a href="http://www.sellusedmusicalinstruments.com">used violins </a>.</p>
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