Ever wondered what makes your violin strings produce that beautiful tone? When you really think about it, it’s pretty amazing to consider how you can create music from just the friction on a string. Understanding the science behind your violin’s pitch, frequency and resonance can help you fully understand what’s going on when you play; we recently came across a great collection of videos and explanations that worth the read for that very reason. The article is featured over on Amanda Wall’s blog, and the videos are really what makes it interesting – don’t miss the super-slow-motion clip of a string’s motion as the bow glides across it!
Click here to read her full article. Great job putting that together, Amanda!
– Suzy S., TakeLessons staff member and blogger
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Suzy S.