How do I identify my violin?

Violin labels The label might tell you who made your violin. You can find a label inside the (usually) left hand f-hole in the violin. Not all violins have labels, and you may have to blow away the dust and move the violin under the light to see whether yours does.

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What are the 4 types of violin?

Violins come in all different shapes, makes, models, and sizes. They are typically classified into four levels: beginner, intermediate, performer, and top-line.

Is there a violin bigger than 4 4?

Violins come in nine different sizes: 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/10, 1/16, and 1/32. 4/4 (full size) being the biggest and 1/32 size being the smallest.

What are the 7 types of violin?

In this post, we’ll take a look at the different types of violin and their similarities and differences.

The Modern Violin (Classical)
The Baroque Violin.
The Fiddle.
Electric Violins.
Semi-Acoustic Violins.
The Hardanger Fiddle (Hardingfele)
Five-String Violins.
The Stroh Violin.

Is violin 1 or 2 better?

The simplest answer is to say that usually the second violins play a supportive role harmonically and rhythmically to the first violins which often play the melody and the highest line of the string section.

Who made Sarasate violins?

Sarasate Violins – Mirecourt Fr. – J.T.L. – 5 models (Eleve, Maitre, Artiste, Professional and Virtuoso) Scherl & Roth – 1932 to – USA, Cleveland, OH, A large producer of student and higher-grade violins, started by Heinrich Roth and Max Scherl. Not to be confused with the instruments made by E. H. Roth.

What is a Gwartney violin?

Generally considered to be trade violins made to look and appear French. Possibly made by E.R Schmidt? Gwartney, Henry – 1920’s to 1970’s – USA – Violin maker and repairman who also inserted his shop label in many instruments that he repaired and sold.

How good were Lowendall violins?

Lowendall, Louis (originally Lowenthal) – 1880 to 1920 – Dresden and Berlin Ge. – also worked in the US for a short time – vast majority of the instruments are commercially produced in his own factory, but he was also a violin maker. Several grades of trade quality from ok to very decent.

Who made the Rovelli violin?

Rovelli, Gasparo – 1950 to 1978 – Engla nd, Sutton Coldfield – One of several tradenames used by Harry Dobbs. Ruffini, A. – 1800 – Italy, Naples – Name in violins sold by A. Colls. A. Ruffini was the manager of the firm. Not known if he actually made any violins.