Violin Flashcards
1
Q
Type of Instrument
A
Non-percussion, string instrument, bowed instrument, Tata Vayidyam
2
Q
Who developed the violin?
A
Andrea Amati
3
Q
Who popularized the violin?
A
Vadivelu (1810-1845)
4
Q
Famous violin makers
A
Nicolo Amati
Antonio Stradavari
Giuseppe Guarneri
5
Q
Who developed modern bow?
A
In France by Francoise Xavier Tourte (so tourte bow)
6
Q
How was it introduced to India?
A
In 1790 by military bandsmen in the East India Company
7
Q
How many strings are there, and what notes do the correspond to?
A
4 strings
left-to-right
S (high)
P (high)
S
P
8
Q
How to tune a violin?
A
- By ear (hard)
- Using a tuner
9
Q
How do you hold it for Carnatic?
A
Sit down with scroll on right ankle
Why? bc usually concerts are longer and culture
10
Q
How do you hold it for Western?
A
Standing with chin rest under chin
11
Q
Prominent Carnatic Violinists
A
Tiger Varadachari
